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Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area

McCook, NE

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Fee: Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type.

About this park

Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area has 4,320 acres of land around a 1,628-acre lake. Anglers catch common carp, channel catfish, crappie, flathead catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, and wipers, and hunters find pheasants, rabbits, whitetail and mule deer, and occasional quail. Facilities include a marina with boat ramps at three locations, a swim beach, 13 picnic shelters, two miles of hiking trails, and a 20-target archery range. Ongoing drought may mean low water or local fire bans. Camping includes 48 pads with 30- and 50-amp hookups plus Electric Plus, Electric, Basic, and Primitive sites, with showers and a dump station at Willow View Campground. Half the sites are reservable up to 180 days ahead.

Contact & location

📞 (308) 345-5899
📍 72718 Trail 2, McCook, NE, 69001

Nearby state parks

🌲Medicine Creek State Recreation Area · Cambridge · 23.5 mi
🌲Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area · Trenton · 25.9 mi
🌲Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area · Eustis · 44.5 mi

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Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area FAQ

Where is Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area located?
Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area is in McCook, Nebraska, at 72718 Trail 2. GPS coordinates: 40.36121, -100.67155. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area?
Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area?
You can call (308) 345-5899. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.