Kansas City District – Harlan County Lake

US Army Corps of Engineers

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Welcome to Harlan County Lake

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Located in South Central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily classified as mixed grass prairie land. Harlan County Lake grasslands are made up of Big and Little Bluestem, Indian grass, western wheatgrass, buffalo grass, blue gramma and switch grass.
Native grasses are managed by controlled burning and hay production. These practices attempt to prevent envasion by introduced species, enhance prairie community health, and increase wildlife habitat value.

Harlan County Lake’s woodlands are restricted to locations providing sufficient moisture. A band of mature woodlands may be found along the Republican River and throughout the deeper drainages leading into the lake. Wood cutting permits are utilized to manage the woodland community. This practice assists with maintaining age and species diversity.

The most effective tool for enhancing wildlife populations and habitat at Harlan County Lake is the Agricultural Lease Program. Under this program several thousand acres of public lands are leased to farmers for the purpose of crop and hay production. Conditions of these lease agreements require the operator to incorporate specific wildlife management practices into their operation. These requirements often include specific crop rotations, food plots, and native grass and tree/shrub establishment

Natural Resource Management

Natural Resource management efforts at Harlan County Lake focus on maintaining and enhancing natural ecosystems. Click on the Natural Resources link in the "Here at Harlan County" section below.

Water Safety Works!

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger at Rathbun Lake applies temporary tattoos to children who were “caught” wearing their life jackets. The tattoos carried a safety message reminding children to wear their life jackets when in or near the water. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo.

Outdoor Recreation

Camping
Boat Ramps & Day Use Fees
Marinas
Picnic Shelters
Trails & Tubing
- Cedar Run ATV Trail
  Posted 09/11/2012
- Peckerneck Horse Trail
  Posted 09/11/2012
- Pheasant Ridge Walking/Biking Trail
  Posted 09/11/2012
- Republican River Water Trail
  Posted 09/11/2012
Fishing
Hunting

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Volunteer Application

The Corps of Engineers at Harlan County Lake is now accepting applications for the Volunteer Season. Please call 308-799-2105 for more details. For information on Volunteering for the Corps across the U.S. visit the Corps Volunteer Website

Campground Open Seasons

Hunter Cove & Methodist Cove 1-May thru 30-Sep

Gremlin Cove, North & South Outlet, East Gremlin

Cedar Point - 15-May thru 15-Sep

More information including reservations,

site prices, and park maps can be found in the

camping section in Outdoor recreation.

Here at Harlan County Lake

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Contact Harlan County Lake

Harlan County Project Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
70788 Corps Road A
Republican City, NE 68971

Phone: 308-799-2105
Fax: 308-799-5075

Office Hours

Monday through Friday

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Harlan County Lake News Releases

High water levels expected in Kansas and Missouri throughout the holiday weekend

5/22/2019

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to monitor reservoirs and rivers in Kansas and Missouri. Due to widespread heavy rainfall, water elevations across...

Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

5/20/2019

Summer is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

Turn Around, Don’t Drown: High water impacting recreation areas at Kansas City District lakes

5/7/2019

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges everyone to never drive through flooded roadways. Please turn around, don’t drown. As you are well aware this spring has been a wet one....

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Nov 14 2013

An agricultural lessee begins wheat harvest at Harlan County Lake

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Nov 14 2013

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Don and Loreen Bird wait to assist Hunter Cove Park Campers at Harlan County Lake. Gate attendants such as Don and Loreen play an important role in ensuring the public full recreational benefits at our Corps parks.

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Nov 14 2013

Hunter Cove Shower House

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Harlan County Lake has installed several accessible facilities. Playgrounds, restrooms, shower facilities, and campsites have been upgraded to suit your needs.

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Nov 14 2013

Harlan County Dam

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