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Be the one that got away.
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Be the one that got away.
Photo: courtesy of Nebraska Tourism Commission

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Keith County Info

Click here for the latest information on campgrounds, camping areas, day-use areas, and regulations at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala.

⭐️SEE BELOW FOR ANSWERS TO LAKE MAC FAQS!⭐️
• Contact Nebraska State Patrol Dispatch at 308-535-8047 for non-emergency law enforcement issues and monitor weatherband radios or apps like CodeRED for changing weather conditions. Call 911 for emergencies.
• The possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas.
•Nebraska state park entry permits are required for all vehicles. Buy permits online in advance at OutdoorNebraska.org.
• Yes, beach camping is permitted. Four-wheel drive is needed for beach driving. Camping is available in seven designated campgrounds and 23 designated camping areas across the parks,

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Featured Event

Flights of Honor Exhibit – Brule, NE

Brule, Nebraska is hosting a traveling display recognizing Nebraska veterans Oct. 1-4 at the Brule Community Center.

The Flights of Honor exhibit will be displayed Thursday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur

Featured Attraction

Petrified Wood & Art Gallery

There’s always something new at the Petrified Wood Gallery: “Keith County’s Little Gem.” Visit the collection of ancient woods, gemstones, fossils, and Native American arrowheads and artifacts. Some of the most unique it