High Point Shelter
The place
High Point Shelter is located on the southeast side of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska. The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in Nebraska. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away. Recreation Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating. Walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish are the most sought-after fish species. Game animals include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel. Keep reading
The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City. Facilities High Point Shelter offers a scenic view of Harlan County Lake. The facility provides a shelter with multiple benches, grills, two restrooms and a nearby playground and water access. The main road is hard surfaced. A parking lot is provided for the shelter. Natural Features Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. This facility has surrounding forests ares, but is clear for an adventageous overlook area. The Republican River Valley was once occupied by one of the greatest concentrations of buffalo on the Great Plains and was a favored hunting ground for the Pawnee, Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indian tribes.
The sites · 1
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | High Point Shelter | group shelter electric | — | 15 |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in NE-03. This member’s public-lands record →