Local Area Attractions Near Ogallala / I-80 KOA Journey

We have many attractions and things to do within a 250 mile radius. Make Ogallala I-80 your base camp and stay longer with us.

Lake McConaughy Visitors/Water Interpretive Center

Lake McConaughy Visitors/Water Interpretive Center

The Visitors Center features interactive educational exhibits on the Platte River and High Plains Aquifer.  The 8,700 square foot facility houses administrative offices for both the Game & Parks Commission and Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District.

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Lake McConaughy

Lake McConaughy

35,000 surface acres and 105 miles of shoreline make for the states largest playground. Sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing, picnicking, hunting, ice skating, backpacking, eagle viewing are just a few things that will keep you busy!!!

9 miles north of Ogallala, Nebraska, United States, near U.S. Highway 26 and Nebraska Highway 61

Ogallala, NE 69153

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Boot Hill

Boot Hill

This horse and rider statue found on Boot Hill represents a Texas Trail cattle drover who appears to be looking over the graves and town—back over the trail—back to Texas.

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Spruce Street Station

Spruce Street Station

Visit the Spruce Street Visitor Center
Open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.  Built in 1922, the Spruce Street Station in Ogallala is considered one of the best preserved of fewer than 20 former Standard Oil stations still standing. Once the state's largest marketer of petroleum products, Standard Oil of Nebraska rose to prominence with the advent of the automobile.

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Petrified Wood Gallery

Petrified Wood Gallery

The collection contains ancient woods, gemstones, fossils, and Native American arrowheads and artifacts. Some of the most unique items include artwork and music boxes constructed of petrified wood pieces. The gift shop features artwork, jewelry and other treasures from local and regional artists.

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Local Area Recreation Near Ogallala / I-80 KOA Journey

Offsite-Geocaching

Offsite-Geocaching

In your geocaching adventures, be sure and check out the 10 caches placed by the Keith County Visitors Committee.  Just search for “Keith County” at www.geocaching.com. Keith County's geocaching trail will lead you from the Thrill of the Hill to the End of the Trail.  You'll explore historic sites from our pioneer, Texas Trail and Lincoln Highway eras, and discover some unique recreational spots and visitor attractions.  Good luck geocaching! https://ilovelakemac.com/plan-your-visit/geocaching/

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City Outdoor Pool

City Outdoor Pool

The city has an outdoor pool available in the summer months.

308-284-3747

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Goodall Recreation Center

Goodall Recreation Center

Welcome to the Goodall Rec Center.  We offer an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, indoor track, weightlifting machines, free weights, lockers rooms, and an indoor half basketball court.

505 W G Street

Ogallala, NE 69153

308-284-8735

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City Tennis Courts

City Tennis Courts

Ogallala has four lighted tennis courts located at Glines/Nye Park at West 10th and B Street.

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Western Diamonds Sports Complex

Western Diamonds Sports Complex

A 1.8 mile hiking/biking trail runs through the complex. There are five picnic shelters, which were provided by the Ogallala Optimist Club.

301 West 10th Street

Ogallala, NE 69153

308-284-6764

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