
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
Nebraska Walleye Trail Tournament
- Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Ogallala Farmers Market
- Jul 19, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
Big Mac Spearfishing Tournament
- Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Kites & Castles 2025
Let’s Get Sandy: Kites & Castles Returns July 26! For over 30 years, the Kites and Castles festival has been Lake Mac's favorite way to play in the sand. This year’s event is…
Places to See in Keith County
Plan Your Visit Dive In - Keith County
Kites & Castles 2025
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Let’s Get Sandy: Kites & Castles Returns July 26! For over 30 years, the Kites and Castles festival…
Enjoy Live Music This Summer in Keith County!
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Talbott Brothers The free Sounds on the Square summer concert series continues with the nationally touring…
Courteous (& By The Rules) Boating
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The water temp is going up, and we're heading into prime boating season. Please remember to be courteous…
Explore The Western Trails Sculpture Walk
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Come explore the Western Trails Creative District in Ogallala, including the beautiful new Sculpture Walk! As…