- Reclamation
- Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf
- Recreation
- Guernsey Reservoir Facilities
Guernsey Reservoir Facilities
Guernsey State Park, P.O. Box 429, Guernsey, WY 82214; (307) 836-2334. Recreation is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites. Located on the North Platte River, 2 miles northwest of the town of Guernsey, in Platte County. Access from I-25 via U.S. 26 and County Rd. 1606. Guernsey State Park has 7 campgrounds and 3 boat ramps. Available species include walleye, yellow perch, and channel catfish. Guernsey Reservoir is severely drawn down twice a year, which affects fish population densities.
| Guernsey Reservoir North Platte |
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| Cooperator (managing entity) | Department of Commerce, State Parks & Historic Sites 2301 Central Ave Barrett Bldg Cheyenne WY 82002 |
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| Land Area (acres) | Total | 6227 |
| Developed Public Use | 320 | |
| Undeveloped | 5356 | |
| Water Surface (acres) | Total | 2382 |
| Available for Recreation | 2382 | |
| Shoreline (miles) | Total | 27 |
| Available for Recreation | 27 | |
| Fees | Area Entrance | yes |
| Campgrounds | yes | |
| Picnic Areas | no | |
| Boat Launch Facilities | no | |
| Parking | no | |
| Other | yes | |
| Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 7 |
| Campsites | 142 | |
| Tent Only Campsites | 0 | |
| RV Hookups | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
| Camp Shower Facilities | no | |
| Picnic Areas | 1 | |
| Picnic Tables | 12 | |
| Picnic Shelters | 3 | |
| Swimming Beaches | 1 | |
| Swim Shower Facilities | no | |
| Boat Launch Ramps | 3 | |
| Boat Launch Lanes | 3 | |
| Mooring Buoys | 0 | |
| Slip Mooring Spaces | 0 | |
| Concessions | 0 | |
| Potable Water | Campgrounds | 16 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 3 | |
| Toilets | Campgrounds | 16 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 0 | |
| Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 1 |
| Boat | 0 |
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, Box 188, Minatare, NE 69356; (308)783-2911. Managed as a State recreation area by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Lake Minatare, with a surface area of 2,158 acres and slightly more than 7 miles of shoreline is a part of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge. Available species include channel catfish, crappie, small mouth bass, white bass, walleye (15 inch minimum), wipers, and yellow perch. Walleye, channel catfish, and gizzard shad are stocked in the reservoir annually. Motorized boats are permitted. The area is open to the public from Jan. 15 to Sept. 30.
| Lake Minatare North Platte |
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| Cooperator (managing entity) | Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 2200 N 33RD ST Lincoln NE 68503 |
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| Land Area (acres) | Total | 2203 |
| Developed Public Use | 200 | |
| Undeveloped | 1778 | |
| Water Surface (acres) | Total | 2158 |
| Available for Recreation | 2158 | |
| Shoreline (miles) | Total | 12 |
| Available for Recreation | 12 | |
| Fees | Area Entrance | yes |
| Campgrounds | yes | |
| Picnic Areas | no | |
| Boat Launch Facilities | no | |
| Parking | no | |
| Other | no | |
| Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 150 |
| Campsites | 0 | |
| Tent Only Campsites | 0 | |
| RV Hookups | 52 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
| Camp Shower Facilities | yes | |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Picnic Tables | 150 | |
| Picnic Shelters | 6 | |
| Swimming Beaches | 1 | |
| Swim Shower Facilities | no | |
| Boat Launch Ramps | 4 | |
| Boat Launch Lanes | 4 | |
| Mooring Buoys | 5 | |
| Slip Mooring Spaces | 0 | |
| Concessions | 1 | |
| Potable Water | Campgrounds | 9 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 0 | |
| Toilets | Campgrounds | 16 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 0 | |
| Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 1 |
| Boat | 0 |
