Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

Park Snapshot Gosper County 7 S of Lexington Lat: 40.68463 Lon: -99.82957 Aerial Map 2128 acres (2060 water) Click region for new search (AreaID: 94) Attractions Overnight Accommodations Facility Details Make Reservations Campground/Cabin Maps Driving Directions Contact Information: Johnson Lake SRA 1 East Park Dr. 25A Elwood,  NE  68937-9804 Phone: (308) 785-2685 ngpc.Johnson.Lake@nebraska.gov

Summary

Excellent camping 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.

It is the heart of a complex of lakes on the Tri-County Canal south of I-80 between Lexington and Cozad. It provides fine outdoor recreation opportunities, especially when joined with its neighbors, Gallapher Canyon SRA, Elwood Reservoir WMA, Plum Creek and Phillips Canyon.

Johnson Lake offers excellent angling for a variety of fish, including walleye, white bass and wipers.

Campers will find electrical hookups, nonpad sites, showers, modern restrooms, dump station, water, picnic tables, grills, shelters, vault toilets, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations, swimming beach and accessible fishing piers.

Camping Facilities: 113 camping pads with electrical hookups* 94 non-pad sites without electricity *20/30/50-amp. 1-year advance reservable campsites

Johnson Lake campground offers 113 camper pads with electrical hook-ups and an additional 94 non-designated campsites. Campground is shady and located close to shower facilities.

All campers must register. Reservations are accepted. Reservations are taken for 50% of the modern camping. Reservations are taken up to 1 year in advance of arrival day.