Gremlin Cove Shelter
Harlan County Lake — lakeside
Location: Republican City, NE, NE
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gremlin Cove Shelter is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska. The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in Nebraska. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Boat Launch
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Located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake, Nebraska's second largest lake, offering excellent fishing for walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish. Campers praise it as an inexpensive spot with water on site, close bathrooms, and great shaded areas.
Wildlife alert: Common raccoons present; spiny softshell turtles in area. Bird species include barn swallows, purple martins, cliff swallows, and dickcissel.
Insider tips for Gremlin Cove Shelter: Arrive several days before major holidays for quieter experience No numbered spots available; first-come, first-served basis Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip Gremlin Cove Shelter if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this site. You require year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer privacy during peak holiday weekends.
Best time to visit Gremlin Cove Shelter: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. Early July — Campers report quiet conditions before holiday weekends when crowds arrive.
Nearby campgrounds: Hunter Cove (REPUBLICAN CITY, NE), High Point Shelter (Republican City, NE), Methodist Cove (REPUBLICAN CITY, NE).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gremlin Cove Shelter
Cell signal at Gremlin Cove Shelter (Republican City, NE): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Gremlin Cove Shelter is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska. The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in Nebraska. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive several days before major holidays for quieter experience
No numbered spots available; first-come, first-served basis
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Campers report quiet conditions before holiday weekends when crowds arrive
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left onto Highway 136. then turn right on Berrigan Road and travel 1.25 miles to the intersection of Road B. Go straight and travel a quarter mile; the park entrance is on west side of the road.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Harlan County Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Harlan County Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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