Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area
Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area
Location:10 miles south of Cozad on US 21, then 2 miles east, 1 mile north, and 1 mile west on county roads.
Facilities:72 primitive campsites, picnic tables and grills, playground, boat ramp, dock.
Activities:Camping, boating (all types), fishing.
Special Features:Although challenging to reach, Gallagher Canyon offers outstandingscenery and some of the state's best fishing for crappie, flathead, andchannel catfish. The area provides access to more than 10 miles ofcanal that's open to all boats; the canal connects to Plum Creek CanyonReservoir and Johnson Lake. The campground at Gallagher Canyon isheavily wooded and is rarely full.
Address:1 East Park Dr 25A
Elwood, NE 68937
Phone:308-785-2685
Web: www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/findpark.asp
Size: 24 acres land; 400 acres water.
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