Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233517
When Hunter Cove reopens
Hunter Cove's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
40
Only 40 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 108 monitored sites
Of the 6,634 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 228 open for online reservation · 6,406 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 108 monitored sites, 76 can be reserved online and 31 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
96.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 228 of 6,634 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online96.6%
Open site-nights228 / 6,634
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 228
Weekday openings76
Weekend openings152
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 76 fall on weekdays and 152 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 3,103 tracked site-nights are open there — 3,103 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 107 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 3 |
| 002 | 3 |
| 003 | 3 |
| 004 | 3 |
| 005 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · May 1, 2027
Next open weekendSat · May 1, 2027
November0 of 3,103 · not offered online
The next bookable night is May 1, 2027; the first open weekend starts May 1, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
228 open site-nights across 76 sites at Hunter Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 76 2-night, 76 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 85 ft. 107 sites take 25 ft, 105 sites take 35 ft, 91 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 76 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 002 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 003 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 004 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 005 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 006 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 007 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 008 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 009 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 010 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 011 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 012 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 013 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 017 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 018 | 45 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 019 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 020 | 65 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 021 | 45 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 022 | 35 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 023 | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 024 | 45 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 025 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 026 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 027 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 028 | 70 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 029 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 030 | 70 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 031 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 032 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 033 | 50 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 034 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 035 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 036 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 037 | 70 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 038 | 75 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 039 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 040 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 041 | 60 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 042 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 043 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 044 | 55 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 047 | 85 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 048 | 85 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 049 | 85 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 050 | 85 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 051 | 85 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 052 | 85 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 053 | 85 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 054 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 055 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 056 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 058 | 55 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 072 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 075 | 75 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 076 | 70 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 077 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 078 | 65 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 079 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 080 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 081 | 80 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Hunter Cove
Overview
Hunter Cove Park is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska.
The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in Nebraska. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.
Recreation
Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating.
Walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish are the most sought-after fish species. Game animals include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel.
The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City.
Facilities
Hunter Cove Park offers 150 campsites, both with and without electric hookups.
The facility provides a playground, a volleyball court and a boat ramp and two full service marinas are located on the east end of the lake.
The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance.
Natural Features
Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground is mostly forested, offering ample shade during the warmth of summer.
The Republican River Valley was once occupied by one of the greatest concentrations of buffalo on the Great Plains and was a favored hunting ground for the Pawnee, Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indian tribes.
108 monitored sites31 FCFS sitesRVs up to 85 ft79 with hookups107 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left onto Highway 136. then turn right on Berrigan Road and travel 1.25 miles to the intersection of Road B. Turn right and travel one mile; the park entrance is on south side of the road.
70788 Corps Rd A, Republican City, NE 68971-9742308-799-2105
BoatingCampingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233517 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233517 · Hunter Cove · Republican City NE12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hunter Cove?
Reservations for Hunter Cove are made through Recreation.gov. 96.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 228 of 6,634 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 40 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Hunter Cove?
Campsite Sniper detected 40 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hunter Cove?
76 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hunter Cove fit a 35-foot RV?
105 of the 107 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 85 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Hunter Cove?
May 2027, with 228 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 321.
When is the next open date at Hunter Cove?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, May 1, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Sat, May 1, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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