Walgren Lake State Recreation Area

Park Snapshot Sheridan County 2.5 E, 2.5 S of Hay Springs Lat: 42.63765 Lon: -102.62868 Aerial Map 130 acres (50 water) Click region for new search (AreaID: 181) Attractions Overnight Accommodations Facility Details Campground/Cabin Maps Contact Information: Walgren Lake SRA 15951 Hwy 385 Chadron,  NE  69337-7353 Phone: (308) 432-6167 ngpc.fort.robinson@nebraska.gov

Summary

Located 2 1/2 miles east and 2 1/2 miles south of Hay Springs on graveled roads, Walgren Lake is a scenic camping area that deserves attention.

A rock shelterhouse is available at Walgren Lake SRA on a first-come, first-served basis, and the area's 50-acre lake, which has a 5-mph speed limit, features a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and two boat ramps and boat docks.

Mature, shady cottonwood trees are scattered throughout Walgren's 40 campsites, but no electricity is available. The lake contains black bullheads, bluegills, largemouth bass, walleyes, white crappies and yellow perch, but the heavy vegetation usually limits fishing in late summer.

Camping Facilities: 40 non-pad sites without electricity

Walgren is an 80 acre area with a 50 acre lake. This area offers primitive camping, boating, fishing and picnicking.