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Ogallala Lake McConaughy KOA


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Dick Terpstra

October 05, 2025

This KOA is the poster child for what a KOA Journey should be. What the owners have done to provide spacious, level, and well-maintained sites should be a required study for virtually every KOA franchisee. The staff was friendly and effective. The two dog parks were enjoyed by our canine companion. Although the park is close to I-80, we really didn't notice much noise. The sky is dark and largely free of light pollution so stargazing was delightful. Shopping and fuel are very convenient. If you have time, visit Front Street for some selfies, and also check out Boot Hill. We'll definitely stay here again when passing through!

michelle powell

October 02, 2025

We just rolled in about 5 minutes ago and thank you so much already! We had decided to stay at the Walmart lot, even called ahead to check. It was a dirt lot already full of trucks. The I-80 koa was right down the road and very welcoming. Very helpful. I haven't even gotten out of the rig yet and it's stars from me Clean and pretty, and well groomed. The office was polite and helpful. Glad to be herešŸ˜€

Paul Campbell

September 25, 2025

This park is owned by a nice younger couple who are just trying to make a living so I’m not happy to give them a less-than-stellar review. There are few amenities that would bring someone there for a vacation – it’s just an overnight parking spot with fairly new facilities. Unfortunately, the owners made a very poor choice for a location. Yes, it’s convenient just off I-80, but it is literally a stone’s throw from I-80 traffic as well as a busy train track very nearby. We aren’t usually bothered by those noises because our coach is well sound protected, but this location is bad in that regard. Worse yet, because of the current construction on I-80, semi tractors are using their engine brakes 24-7 to slow down in the construction zone, and that noise is even louder than the trains. They built the park in an area where the soils are organic material and moisture-retaining clays. They have attempted to place enough gravel to make it work, but it looks it is a full-time job for them to maintain the roadways after each rain. I would definitely not want to stay there on a rainy day. This would have been a 3-star review, but their actions after I left the facility caused me to drop a star. As I pulled out, I kept to the left side of the exit road (so others could get by) and stopped at the dump station to wash my filthy windshield before I hit the road (I was facing directly into the sun parked in our spot). I was within the roadway the entire time, but there was a very muddy/soft spot on the left, and after I had left the park, they charged my credit card $50 for ā€œdamage to the drainageā€. No barricades, no signs, nothing to indicate that a part of the roadway could not handle normal motorhome traffic. I’ll fight that battle, but for the audacity to do that, they lose another star. To ā€œpunishā€ me, they banned me from future stays. I’m in complete agreement with that move.

Douglas Spratt

September 13, 2025

Helpful and friendly staff and well kept spots. We opted for a premium site which came with a BBQ. Very nice, but it is so close to the freeway that we could hardly hear each other speak. The freeway never stops at night and there are also trains running nearby most hours.

Kimberly Coyne

August 05, 2025

We booked this just minutes before arrival when our site at Lake Ogallala State Park was inaccessible due to trees. The staff in the office was AMAZING and super helpful in getting us booked and greeting us with a warm welcome. The park is very clean, well run and the sites are very spacious. The have a great dog play/potty area with artificial turf and it's kept spotless. Easy on/off from I-80 and it's right down the road from the TA Truck stop so it's convenient to fuel up on the way in or out. If we were in the area again, I would definitely stay here and recommend for rigs of any size especially big rigs that don't fit in the nearby State parks.

Terry Adinolfi

June 21, 2025

Right off I80 very convenient! Sites are all nicely level with river rock. Full hookup available. It was 107 (!) staff still was out, greeted us, took us to our site and guided us in. They asked about our trip and were very friendly. Great little dog park had enough room to throw a ball & sit on a shaded bench! Bathrooms were immaculate!!! We WILL return!

junkinsd

June 19, 2025

6-17-25 Great place to stop going east or west. Camp Hosts have made a bunch of upgrades since last summer. Super clean restrooms/showers. 5/5 stars

Cindy S

May 25, 2025

Close to the freeway but not too noisy. Stayed here for one night passing through. Very nice staff, clean park and nice size sites. Better than some KOA ā€œholidaysā€ and this is a ā€œjourneyā€! 2 kamp K-9’s and the premium sites had a private little enclosure for dogs!! I’d stay here again in a heartbeat if I was passing through. Great WiFi as well.

Kelly Beattie

May 17, 2025

Easy on/off I 80. You are greeted by a nice couple in the office. Super friendly, professional and helpful. The grounds are well groomed, with roomy level graveled spots. An added bonus are spotless restrooms and showers. This was a great overnight stop, after a long windy day on I 80.

Thomas Edwards

May 15, 2025

Very rude front desk. Admittedly I made a mistake in booking a reservation using KOA points. When I said we would need to cancel that reservation, she said repeatedly "his will cost me money." But then she incorrectly told me that my points were gone so I couldn't use them. When I started to protest she told me to follow him and he would lead me out if the park. I called KOA customer support and they said my points were immediately credited back to my account and I could have used them. I won't try stay there again. First bad KOA experience in 12 years.

Heather Hirko

May 04, 2022

This weekend was our first official stay in a KOA and Ogallala did not disappoint! From the staff, to the grounds, the facilities, the other campers and the deliveries, everything and everyone was amazing and welcoming. We are already planning our next trip!

Sabrina Fouraker

April 14, 2022

The owners here were amazing! The restrooms and bath house was immaculate! Everything was well taken care of. Would definitely stay here again if passing through. Highly recommend!

Annegret Theis

April 10, 2022

Super disappointed with this KOA. We were going to pass through Ogallala on our way back from Colorado. Headed out early enough to arrive around 7 or 8pm but ended up having some really bad luck on the way with both technical issues and a flat tire on our camper. There was no way to get to the campground until way past midnight. We pretty much called them right away (which was only a couple hours after making our reservation) to let them know about the issues we encountered on the way and that we were not going to make it. Since we literally had just booked our site we asked if there was any flexibility to provide us with a refund (partial or full) or even a transfer as we knew we were going to seek out another KOA. Kristy just gave us the "Spiel" about the cancelation policy and was not interested in the least to show any kind of empathy or compassion for our situation. When my husband asked whether there was anything else that could be done or anyone else he could speak to she said that she was the only one with authority to do so. We typically have nothing but wonderful experiences with KOAs and their owners so this is truly unfortunate. We will also be reaching out to KOA Hq and cross posting on social media. I have been working in Customer Service for nearly 20 years and know that kindness, compassion, and collaboration are so important. Especially when you're in the hospitality business. Again, totally understand "policy" but a bit of humanity should still come first.

Joel Kuhar

September 16, 2021

The people here we're so nice and helpful THE BEST BATHROOMS IN NEBRASKA!!!

Muffett Ripley

August 05, 2021

Loved these KOAs, they had been rundown but, I highly recommend them today!!