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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.

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Eat & Drink

Places to Stay

Things To Do

Birding

Places to See

Arrowhead Room at Petrified Wood Gallery

History

Fishing

Fishing licenses are available online from the Nebraska Game and Parks commission at www.outdoornebraska.gov…

Sheri Boje Rowland

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…

Save These Dates in 2026

Make plans to visit beautiful Lake McConaughy and Keith County this year. Scroll down for events you'll want to add to your calendar! Check out the newly refurbished Eagle Viewing Facility at…