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Walgren Lake SRA

state recreation area · NE

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About

Perhaps best known as the home of the Walgren Lake Monster, this northwestern Nebraska attraction on the edge of the Sandhills offers a wide variety of activities in a serene setting. Whether or not you see the Walgren Lake Monster, a mythical Loch Ness Monster-like creature that made national headlines decades ago, with a little luck you might see monsters of another variety – fish. The 50-acre lake is known for its excellent panfish population, shaded campgrounds and stone picnic shelter.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • trailhead

    Cliffs Trailhead

    16 mi

  • attraction

    Heritage Center I

    4.4 mi

  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    18 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

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Contact & access

  • NE

Reservations & demand

Lead time: Unknown

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

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