Kirkman's Cove

Kirkman's Cove

Size 511 acres (lake: 160 acres)

Location 2 1/2 miles west, 1/2 mile north of Humboldt, Nebraska, in Richardson County


Kirkman's Cove was opened in 1988 and was designed around its flood control dam that was built as part of the Long Branch Watershed project.

Things You Should Know

  • May-September, NRD staff test water at the swimming beach for presence of toxic algae; test results are available on the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy's website, this website, and social media; tests above 8 ppb require a health alert in effect until the water tests below this limit. 
  • No hunting or possession of firearms allowed
  • Fireworks are not allowed.

Nemaha NRD Park Permit Required

Purchase Permit

Kirkman's Cove Beach
Kirkman's Cave RV Facilities
Kirkman's Cove Dock
Rv Camping Area
Kirkman Cove Recreation sign

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