Checked it out this weekend. The water level is very low. There are two boat ramps that have been extended on the north and south side of the dam and then we saw two places for low water put-ins along the north shore line. In one spot they were launching boats with tractors..Nebraska sand is to be deeply respected, especially when wet. We didn't see very many boats on the water either day, as it was cold and rainy and windy. It is suppose to be an excellent spot for fishing, however didn't seen that many fishing boats out there either. Camping: there are modern campgrounds with fullhookups for $17.00 and primitive for $4.00. They do have fire rings and fires are allowed this year. Also, some people were camping on the beach. If you go there and wish to do that, 4-wheel drive is highly recommended. Campgrounds are normally at the waters edge, but now you have to walk to get there. Drawbacks: mosquitos (west nile virus threat); traintracks run along north side with fairly heavy traffic of coal trains day and night.

We drove through Ft. Robinson State Park in NW Nebraska on our way to Wyoming on Saturday. This fort has been painstakingly preserved and you can stay in officers quarters and they have a lodge, which I'm not sure what it use to be on the fort. They have all sorts of activities to do, horseback riding, chuckwagon suppers, jeep tours, etc. They also have a modern campground, but I didn't get the price of what it would cost to stay there.

Saturday we stayed at a campground along Hwy 26 west of Lingle, Wyoming. It's a nice clean campground and the hostess was nice. She had lots of information to give us about the area. Ft. Laramie National Historic Site is close by. Drawback: traintracks across from the campground and very noisy until you get to sleep. Ft. Laramie was neat and they do have guided tours if you wish to take one with a volunteer that dresses in period costume. Price for campground - full hookups $19.00. The name of the campground was Pony Soldier Campground. Also, of historical note, the Mormon and Oregon Trails run along Hwy 26.

If anyone needs phone numbers of the places I wrote about, let me know. Fort Robinson looks very popular and I read that you need to make reservations in advance of getting there..I'm sure this goes for the campground also.

Anna and Charlie

2000 F350 dually
2002 1030

For the last 30 years, when we visit Fort Laramie National Historic Site, we park overnight at Bennetts Court in Fort Laramie. This park isn't listed in any of the campground guides because the elderly lady who owns the park has only four spaces. The pull through RV spaces are full hookup on beautifully manicured green grass under large elm trees. There are showers, flush toilets, and a laundry room available. The fee was $12.00

Bennetts Court is about three blocks north of US 26. Traveling west through Fort Laramie on US 26, turn right on the first street west of the Post Office. There is a small "Camping" sign on the highway/street intersection. Bennetts Court is on the right, across from the school. It is much quieter there since it is further from the railroad tracks.

Bill

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'03 Dodge 3500 DRW CTD

[This message was edited by Bill S on July 08, 2003 at 04:00 AM.]

thanks for the tip bill. if we pass that way again, i'll remember that instead.

Anna and Charlie

2000 F350 dually
2002 1030