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Lake Maloney State Recreation Area

North Platte, 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

Lake Maloney State Recreation Area is six miles south of North Platte and offers boating, fishing, camping, disc golf, swimming, picnicking, and water sports. The lake covers 1,600 water acres and holds bluegill, common carp, channel catfish, crappie, flathead catfish, freshwater drum, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, and white perch, with a daily limit of ten channel catfish. There are two unsupervised swimming beaches, two boat ramps, shaded picnic areas with tables and grills, and a wheelchair-accessible fishing deck at the inlet. The campground has 56 Electric Plus sites and 70 Basic sites, first-come, first-served, with a 14-day limit per 30-day period. Coin showers, a dump and fill station, and restrooms are provided. Check the park's closures and safety advisories for drought-related updates.

Contact & location

📞 (308) 535-8025
📍 100 N. Maloney Dr., North Platte, NE, 69101

Nearby state parks

🌲Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park · North Platte · 8.2 mi
🌲Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area · North Platte · 8.4 mi
🌲Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area · Sutherland · 19.1 mi

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Lake Maloney State Recreation Area FAQ

Where is Lake Maloney State Recreation Area located?
Lake Maloney State Recreation Area is in North Platte, Nebraska, at 100 N. Maloney Dr.. GPS coordinates: 41.04547, -100.77948. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Lake Maloney 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 Lake Maloney State Recreation Area?
You can call (308) 535-8025. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Lake Maloney State Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Lake Maloney 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.