Keith County, Nebraska Easy To Find. Hard To Leave.
Welcome to Keith County – where big, beautiful Lake McConaughy is just the beginning. Explore beyond the beach in the communities of Ogallala, Paxton, Brule, Keystone and Lemoyne. Discover great places to stay & camp, unique restaurants & shopping, and treasure troves of Old West history. Take some time to experience Keith County, because the Good Life is even better here.
Lake McConaughy
Hunting
Planning a hunting trip? Check HERE for local lodges open year round and HERE for Ogallala hotels…
Guide Services
Call one of our local guides for reservations!
Boating
As the largest lake in the Nebraska/Colorado/Kansas area, Lake McConaughy contains over 30,000 surface…
Kayaking
The Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas are year-round favorites with kayakers and…
Golf
Keith County offers two golf courses: Bayside Golf Course located at Lake McConaughy, and Crandall Creek Golf…
Birding
Due to habitat diversity, Keith County, Nebraska is considered “the best place in the state and the…
Check Out These Upcoming Events
LIVE MUSIC with Dennis Fuller at Lake Mac Casino
- Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack
- Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
LIVE MUSIC with Jim Calhoun at Lake Mac Casino
- Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack
- Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
LIVE MUSIC with Iconix at Lake Mac Casino
- Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack
- Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
Spooktacular Fun in October
Fall is in the air, and a spooky good time awaits in Ogallala and the Lake McConaughy area! 🎃 Join AK Adventures for their Haunting Ghost Tours October 10, 11, 17, 24, 25, and 31. Tours begin…
Places to See in Keith County
Plan Your Visit Dive In - Keith County
Spooktacular Fun in October
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Fall is in the air, and a spooky good time awaits in Ogallala and the Lake McConaughy area! 🎃 Join AK…
Oktoberfest at Second Chapter Brewing in Ogallala
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Prost! Fall is here and it is the perfect time to raise a stein and celebrate at the Third Annual Oktoberfest…
Come to Keith County in September!
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Beautiful weather ... changing colors ... fantastic events. All great reasons to come to Ogallala and Keith…
Ogallala: Best Small Lake Town in the United States!
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Big news from Ogallala – we’ve been named “Best Small Lake Town in the U.S.” by…