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Conestoga Lake

Denton, Nebraska · Lancaster County

Conestoga Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located 3 miles south and 1/2 mile west of Emerald. The 230-acre lake provides plenty of opportunity for boating and fishing. Facilities include primitive camping, two picnic areas, a playground, a fish cleaning station, a boat ramp, a dump station, vault toilets, and fire …

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Conestoga Lake

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High101°F
Avg Low72°F
Peak Rain Chance9%
Humidity61%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality57 · Moderate
Today
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Light Drizzle
76°/67°
💧 9%🌬 8mph
6:16 AM8:50 PM
Sat
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Fog
100°/65°
🌬 8mph
6:17 AM8:49 PM
Sun
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Heavy Drizzle
115°/73°
🌬 34mph
6:18 AM8:49 PM
Mon
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Overcast
111°/81°
💧 2%🌬 18mph
6:19 AM8:48 PM
Tue
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Light Drizzle
104°/76°
💧 5%🌬 19mph
6:20 AM8:47 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Conestoga Lake

Conestoga Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located 3 miles south and 1/2 mile west of Emerald. The 230-acre lake provides plenty of opportunity for boating and fishing. Facilities include primitive camping, two picnic areas, a playground, a fish cleaning station, a boat ramp, a dump station, vault toilets, and fire pits. A State Park Permit is required for entry.

How to Get There

20 miles west of Lincoln, near Denton. The entrance to the campground is located 1 mile west of SH 55A along west Pioneers Boulevard.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Conestoga Lake

Heading to Conestoga Lake? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Conestoga Lake?

No central reservation system listed for Conestoga Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/300) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Conestoga Lake?

20 miles west of Lincoln, near Denton. The entrance to the campground is located 1 mile west of SH 55A along west Pioneers Boulevard.

How do I contact Conestoga Lake?

You can reach the park at phone: (402)-996-3766.