Kingsleydamresort

05/30/2026

Big Boy!

Union Pacific’s famous Big Boy No. 4014 — the world’s largest operating steam locomotive — rolled through central Nebraska, with crowds turning out in Grand ...

05/25/2026

😁To say it was a blast of a weekend is an understatement! Look at those beauts! 😎🎣🐟🐟🐟
📸: John and Nick Dingledine reeling in some nice ones for the holiday! 💪
Lake McConaughy

05/20/2026

🚐 RV spot available at Kingsley Dam Resort at Lake Mac!

Great location near the water, sandy beaches, boating, fishing, and sunsets at Lake McConaughy. Perfect summer getaway spot. Message for details, pricing, and availability!

05/14/2026

04/30/2026

🚂 Big Boy making Nebraska stops on coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary! 🇺🇸

The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour that includes stop all across Nebraska at the end of May.

04/28/2026

Latest Update 👇

📸: thanks to Austin Cole for sharing

OUTDOOR REPORT
(thanks to Patrick Schnell of NE Game and Parks)

🎣 The Walleye Spawn is for the most part over and fishing is switching to post spawn bite on the points to the west of the dam near Little Thunder campground on the north side and Ogallala Beach on the south side.

🐟 There is also a good bite on the west end of the lake for catfish, and many anglers are catching nice white bass around the same areas as the walleye.

🐛Many different lures are being used to catch fish so it's best to check out local vendors and concessions around Lake McConaughy and Ogallala, including: JC Cedarview, Stetsons Corner Store, Kingsleydamresort and Lured In Ogallala. Van's Lakeview Fishing Camp, Inc. opens May 18 and Vogl's Lodge & Lure - Lake McConaughy opens the first full week of May.

🚤 DOCKS:
Lake Ogallala (Both)
Martin Bay low water (near the base of the dam)
Divers bay/Burma Road

🌡️Water temperature is currently in the mid 40’s.
Elevation is 3230.1 ft, 50.4% capacity, or 878,000 acre feet (An acre foot is one acre with a foot of water on it, this translates to about one football field with a foot of water on it.)

💧Inflows and Outflows this week:
Inflow to Lake McConaughy = 300 cubic feet per second.
Outflow to Lake McConaughy = 900 cubic feet per second.
For a daily update visit https://www.cnppid.com/lake-river-data/

🗑️ Want help KEEP KEITH COUNTY BEAUTIFUL? If you would like to assist in picking up trash at the lake, Nebraska Game and Parks will gladly provide a trash bag. Just ask at the Visitors Center.

🎣 EVENTS:
May 30: Nebraska Bass Nation Tournament
May 31: Flippin Bass Club Tournament

🗓️ RESERVATION INFO:
Reservations season starts May 20, so remember to go online at https://outdoornebraska.gov/ and click reservations on the top right corner of the screen, or call the Reservations hot line at 1-844-637-2757 from 8-5 Monday to Friday and 8-4 Saturday and Sunday.

⛺️Reservations for beach camping may be made 30 days in advance and reservations for modern camp grounds with electricity can be made 180 days in advance.

😎 So come on out and enjoy the lake from now until May 20 with no reservations required. Just remember to pay for your park pass and overnight camping at the Visitor Center or at the self-pay station on your way in.

04/17/2026

Another fun weekend coming right up! 😁🎣🐟🐟

OUTDOOR REPORT

🎣 The walleye spawn continues in full swing at the lake. Surface water temp. is up to 55°.
📸: Thanks to Andrew Richtig for sharing! (14.57 lbs, C&R)

🚤 DOCKS:
Divers Bay (Burma Road)
Martin Bay (low water ramp)
Lake Ogallala (both)

💧Water level: 3,230.8 = 892,100ac-ft (51.2% capacity)

🚫 A campfire ban is in place at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala State Rec Areas. Propane stoves, firepits, and grills are permitted.
🔥 Keith County and the entire western and north central part of the state are under a Red Flag Warning today. Please be careful with anything that could create a spark in the natural environment.

🦃 Spring turkey shotgun season opens this Saturday, April 18. Youth shotgun and archery season are open, as well. All seasons close May 31. All turkey harvests must be reported through Telecheck. A reminder to hunters to avoid OFW sites and WMAs in counties affected by recent wildfires in counties including Keith, Garden and Arthur. Clear Creek WMA remains closed at this time.

04/14/2026

📆 We are OPEN and ready for business! Ready to see all those smiling faces this weekend 😁🎣🐟

04/04/2026

Especially under those stars 🌟

Nights like this feel the best 🌊✨

04/03/2026

🔥 campfire ban lifted!

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

This follows the State of Nebraska’s decision to rescind its burn ban after recent rains in some areas.

State park area and WMA guests should call ahead to check for county-wide bans or consult local authorities. Guests are encouraged to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of wildfire:

- Restrict driving to established roads and trails.
- Avoid parking vehicles in tall vegetation.
- Dispose of ci******es and other flammable objects appropriately.
- Ensure your vehicle, trailers, and other equipment are well-maintained.
- Make sure no chains are dragging from your vehicle.
- In the morning, before driving and while the exhaust/catalytic converter system is cool, inspect it to see no debris is clinging to it.
- Fully extinguish any campfire before leaving it unattended.
- Driving vehicles or parking on dry, tall grass is a primary threat. Grass can ignite within seconds of contacting a hot surface, such as a vehicle’s exhaust/catalytic converter systems. Campers and hunters should carry a shovel, bucket, and a fire extinguisher in their vehicle or camper to put out unintended flames.

Read the full news release: https://brnw.ch/21x1hxs

📸: Eric Fowler