The park looked very nice and it has the 20th Century Veterans' Memorial, the Lincoln County Law…read moreEnforcement Memorial and a Union Pacific train caboose bordering it. I didn't get to walk around but it looked restful and allows for a nice stroll if one wanted to take a walk. There's a lake in the middle and I saw someone enjoying watching the wind make waves across it. It's a nice rest area off the interstate and not crowded the day we stopped to explore the two memorials. Later found out it's a fishing spot and wheelchair accessible.

To add to the other review, there's also a wonderful wheelchair accessible playground with…read morewheelchair swing at this park. Our daughter had a blast climbing the play equipment and using the merry go round. an excellent place to stop on a road trip.

I will for sure be back! And not just because my best friend has a cabin out here. The people are…read morealways friendly waving and saying hi. The lake is huge, great for boating, fishing, jet skiing, tubing, waterskiing, sailing, kayaking, swimming, or pretty much anything else you want to do in the water those are just the things I like to do there. Johnson lake is a great family getaway. While we were at the lake last weekend the Dawson's fair was in town and we checked that out Saturday night which was very fun. Everyone in the surrounding towns were very friendly too. Johnson lake also has a beach, I haven't gone to the beach but I drove by on the jet ski and boat several times and it usually looked pretty busy. I was so tired at the end of the weekend, I was always doing something while I was there. I feel like if I didn't have a boat or jet ski I would not have had as much fun so that's something to consider when you go to the lake. Even if you don't have either, it's still a rest place for swimming or relaxing!

We stayed at night at Cedar View Campground. We got in late and left early but found it to be a…read morequiet and pleasant campground with lovely twilight views. I scurried down the bluff of the sand dune to wander among the wildflower but still saw no water. This campground is very far from the water if that's your goal. The bathrooms were well maintained. We did not use but there were also showers available in exchange for tokens via cash taking machine. Recommend bringing small bills if would like a shower! Very dark skies, wonderful for seeing stars!

Lake McConaughey was everything I didn't know I needed -- peaceful, scenic, and the perfect little…read morereset. It's not far at all off I-80, which makes it super convenient, but once you're there it feels like a whole escape. The views are absolutely beautiful -- wide open skies, calming water, and just that tranquil energy that makes you slow down and breathe a little deeper. If you're up for a tiny adventure, there's a slight climb down where you can access the caves and get closer to the water. It's such a cool experience and definitely worth it if you don't mind a little exploring. Whether you're looking for a quiet moment, a scenic drive stop, or a mini adventure, Lake Mac delivers. I'll definitely be back.

I grew up in Nebraska and really haven't been back much since I left over 20 years ago, so when my…read moreextended family suggested camping in Nebraska, I was less than thrilled. To my surprise, we the campsite was really great and we all had a fantastic time (and no one killed each other!) We are big campers, living in Colorado, but this Nebraska campsite was really pleasant in comparison to many we've been to over the years. I credit our campsite location (78/79/80) because it was nice a shaded, not super crowded and had a beautiful view of Lake McConaughy. The sites in the front near the restroom and shower facilities were really crowded and loud, so my experience would have been much different if we were there. The bathrooms were really nice and even the outhouse near our campsite was not terrible(you know... for an outhouse!). There is a great little store at the entrance that sells pretty much anything you can think of (including coffee!!! since the person in our group in charge of the coffee decided to sleep in both mornings!! She's fired!) All in all, we had a great time and will most definitely be back!

Serene place! Great for family or adult get togethers! Water is clean and warm! Bathroom/ shower…read morerooms are clean. Fish cleaning station, bait, store, playground, it has it all!

Our guides name was Shane. He did an excellent job and was very helpful with showing my grandson…read morehow to catch walleye and several other species of fish. I would recommend him to anyone. Very professional and friendly. Thanks for a great time.

From the owner: Lake McConaughy's Premier fishing guide service. We specialize in catching walleye and making your…read morevacation as enjoyable as possible!

This a well kept and quiet state park. There are electric pad sites, non-electric for tents, and…read moretwo two-bedroom cabins. The park is kid friendly as it has a decent playground, as well as paddle boats for the lake, and fishing. Other recreation on site includes a baseball field (good for group events like family get-togethers), horse shoe pits, small basketball court (half court), and a small trail to walk/hike (approx. 0.4 mile). The park superintendent, Russell, is always kind and helpful. The bathrooms have running water, hot water, and showers (with hot water - yay!!). We tent camped and, in our opinion, the best spot for tent camping is at the very back end of the loop for tent campers. I recommend staying here versus staying in Halsey at the National Forest. It's much quieter here, and you can't beat the laid back feeling you have at Victoria Springs either. Nearby attractions - Nebraska National Forest, Calamus Reservoir, Fort Hartsuff, surrounding small towns, and more depending on how far you'd want to venture.

Good, quiet and clean park. Stayed at the cabins, they were fairly clean from my opinion. They…read morecould update and remodel the cabins , that would be cool. But if anything to be improved first , is to take out those beds and burn em ! Please Get some new ones that ain't broken and beaten down from use over the years.

Eagle canyon is a unique lodging area on the other side of the dam on Lake Mcconaughy. We usually…read morestay at the beach houses right across from Martin Bay, but we weren't able to secure any spots there, so we went with the only available area for a group of 10, and Eagle Canyon was it. Based on other reviews and the photos I was able to set my own expectations for the trip. I knew our cabin, the lily pad would be tight. But it was just my husband and two little kids. Our cabin was narrow, but still had a semi-kitchen. Mini fridge, stove up, small bathroom, and a bunk bed + full bed in the bedroom then a futon pull out. My 6'4 husband had to sleep on the futon because he was too tall for the bedroom, but that was fine by me because the bed was actually really comfy. Overall, we spent almost no time in our cabin. Our in-laws had a butterfly cabin which is very similar layout to the lilypad, and my mother and father in laws cabin was the eagle, so it was bigger. They had a full fridge so we stocked a lot of food there and they were a bit more secluded. The cabins we were in are tucked in between mobile campers so we started with a lot of neighbors and then they left over the week and it was just cabins. Now, onto the amenities, they have a general store with a lot of what you might need if you forgot some food items and drinks, including alcohol. They had beach toys and stuff for kids. The staff was SUPER nice and really friendly. The play ground was nice, they have basketballs for the court, and we enjoyed the pool, it was really perfect for toddlers not sure about teenagers. On our favorites was the pony rides on Sunday, our kids really enjoyed that. It was a really unique place to stay for 3 nights and I enjoyed getting all my steps in going back and forth. There is a trail to walk close to the beach. If you don't mind the 30 mins daily drive to the beach its a good place to stay.

We absolutely loved our stay here at Eagle Canyon. We came as a big family and all had different…read morecabins and RV spots. We stayed in the Eagle Cabin which was very comfortable and perfect for what our family of 3 needed. The bed was comfortable and towels were very nice for a camping cabin. The only slight complaint/feedback I have was that the kitchen items could have been in better condition but it's a small cabin and understandable that they're kind of bare minimum. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the entire area and overall respect of the property and other guests. The pool wasn't exactly first class but the kids LOVED it and had a blast. Very friendly service. The location was OK- a bit of a drive (10 Minutes to the nicer beach) but we would totally stay here again and highly recommend. (I also want to add that adjusting your expectations is helpful- I looked at some of these reviews and honestly, You are signing up for a camping area in Nebraska- not the Ritz. We have been to beautiful spots and airb&bs and we're pretty picky so this was exactly what we signed up for- a fun low key family camping adventure)

Not a big fan of whatever is happening here. Firstly, the service was really subpar, and it wasn't…read morebusy for a Saturday night in peak season. Our server missed 1 out of every requested item we asked for. I got a chicken sandwich and did question if it was fully cooked. The margarita has straight salt at the bottom :( I really only enjoyed the large pretzel and would opt for just that next time (if there is a next time) There are not a lot of options on the water or near it, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend this area just as a food spot.

The food at the Admirals Cove was phenomenal! The new menu offers a huge variety of food for…read moreeveryone. This will definitely be our go to for the summer.