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Quick facts

LocationElwood, Nebraska
Nightly rate (listed)$25–$30/night
Maximum RV length50 ft (longest listed site)
Hookupselectric
RV sites65
Dump stationYes
PropaneYes
ShowersYes
LaundryYes
Boat rampYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onNebraska Game and Parks

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 50 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Laundry Laundry, per the listing.
  • Dump station Dump station, per the listing.
  • Boat ramp Boat ramp or launch, per the listing.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Nebraska Game and Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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Where Johnson Lake SRA fits

Nearest alternatives
Medicine Creek SRA (29.1 mi) · Fort Kearny SRA (43.3 mi) · Windmill SRA (51.9 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Johnson Lake SRA, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundMedicine Creek SRA29.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesCheck availability on Nebraska Game and Parks ↗
  • Next closestBuffalo County Recreation Area - Ravenna Lake54.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesPrimitive Site: from $15/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public / first-comeFort Kearny SRA43.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on Nebraska Game and Parks ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Medicine Creek SRA

29.1 mi from Johnson Lake SRA (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Rates & availability from Nebraska Game and Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Buffalo County Recreation Area - Ravenna Lake

54.2 mi from Johnson Lake SRA (straight-line) 4.7 · 205 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $15/night
$30 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights38 sites open for every night

Pawnee SRA

154.7 mi from Johnson Lake SRA (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Nebraska Game and Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites

Johnson Lake SRA

State park · Elwood

This weekend · First come, first servedNo reservations, so no live availability

Book on Nebraska Game and Parks
1 East Park Dr. 25A
Saving doesn't reserve a site.
SitesAmenitiesLocationPolicies

About this campground

Johnson Lake SRA is a Nebraska Game and Parks campground in Elwood. It lists 65 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. 65 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, laundry, a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Electric sitesElectric hookups available
  • Rigs up to 50 ftLongest RV site on the Nebraska Game and Parks site list
  • Boat rampListed amenity on Nebraska Game and Parks
  • Pets allowedListed on Nebraska Game and Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 50 ft)Tent campingDogsBoaters

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 50 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • You book directly with Nebraska Game and Parks; prices and availability can change until booked.
  • Boat Launch
  • Campground Host
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Camping Primitive
  • Cash Machine Atm
  • Church
All amenities

Amenities

Boat LaunchCampground HostCamping Improved SiteCamping PrimitiveCash Machine AtmChurchComfort StationDiningDock BoatDump StationDump Station CamperFire RingsFuel VehiclesGrillsGrocery StoreHandicap AccessHospitalInformation Contact StationJogging RunningKioskLaundryMaintenance VehicleMotelNewspapersOffice Ranger StationPark LakeParkingPay TelephonePicnic AreaPicnic ShelterPicnic TablesPlaygroundPropaneRestaurantRestroomsRetail Bait TackleRetail Drinks Ice SnackRetail FirewoodRetail Seasonal ConcessionsRetail Store Gift ShopRetail SuppliesSail BoardingSheltersShowersTownWalkingWater Access Park LakeWater Drinking

Nearby activities

BicyclingBird WatchingBoatingFish Cleaning Station

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 25 on Nebraska Game and Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 65 sites
Site 001 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 35 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night
Site 002 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 42 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night
Site 003 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 42 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night
Site 004 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 42 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night
Site 005 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 42 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night
Site 006 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 42 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night
Site 007 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 42 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night
Site 008 · Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)
Johnson Lake Main Campground (Sites 1-82)Site length up to 42 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$25/night

Check visiting information

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Nebraska Game and Parks (via ReserveAmerica feed)Main booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 25
First come, first served
Book with Nebraska Game and Parks ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability checked Oct 25 on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 65 sites.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
118 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
119 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
121 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
122 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
123 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
124 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
125 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
126 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
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Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Nebraska Game and Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

1 East Park Dr. 25A
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
4:00 PM
Check-out
2:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Summary Excellent camping, fishing and water sports are hallmarks of this ever popular area, 10 miles south of Lexington. Though relatively small at 68 acres, this SRA packs a lot of outdoor fun and provides three access points to the 2,068-acre lake. Attractions Johnson Lake offers great boating and skiing and excellent angling for a variety of fish, including walleye, white bass and wipers. Campers will find electrical hookups, non pad sites, showers, modern restrooms, dump station, water, picnic tables, grills, shelters, vault toilets, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations, swimming beach and accessible fishing piers. Johnson Lake campground offers 2 campgrounds. The main campground on the south east side of the lake has 82 camper pads with electrical hook-ups and an additional 30 non-designated campsites. Campground is shady and located close to shower facilities. It has a sandy beach area and plenty of picnic areas. The Inlet campground located on the west side of the lake has 31 camper pads with electrical hook-ups and 10 non-designated campsites. It has a boat ramp and excellent bank fishing as well as a handicap pier. For those golfers there is an 18-hole golf course close by.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (65 of 65 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
65 electric sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
Getting there
1 East Park Dr. 25A (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 50 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Johnson Lake SRA: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Johnson Lake SRA?
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (65 of 65 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Johnson Lake SRA have RV hookups?
65 electric sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Johnson Lake SRA?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Johnson Lake SRA?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
First come, first served

View campground on Nebraska Game and Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 25 on Nebraska Game and Parks.

You book each site directly with Nebraska Game and Parks. Prices and availability can change until booked.

Walk-up only
Fishing
Fishing Park Lake
Golf
Golfing
Hiking
Hiking Trail
Jet Skiing
Photography
Picnicing
Pier Fishing
Sail Boating
Sightseeing
Stargazing
Sunbathing
Swimming Park Lake
Trails Hiking Walking Easy
Water Skiing
$20
106 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$20
001
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
010
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
011
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
012
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
013
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
014
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
015
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
016
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
017
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
018
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
019
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
002
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
020
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
120 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$25
021
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
022
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
023
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
024
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
025
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
026
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
027
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
127 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$25
028
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
128 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$25
029
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
129 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$25
003
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
130 INLET
johnson lake inlet campground (sites 101-131)
WW$25
031
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
032
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25
033
johnson lake main campground (sites 1-82)
WW$25

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (65 of 65 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 65 electric sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 64 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 paved, 64 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 63 of 63 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $25/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 1 East Park Dr. 25A (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground