Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:25 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: McKelvie National Forest
| Location | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lord Lakes |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.684449, -101.055439 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cherry |
McKelvie National Forest is a public boat launch providing access to Lord Lakes in Nebraska at coordinates 42.68445, -101.05544. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
McKelvie National Forest is a public boat launch on Lord Lakes in Cherry County, Nebraska. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McKelvie National Forest
Is McKelvie National Forest free to use?
Yes, McKelvie National Forest is a public boat launch with free access in Nebraska.
What water does McKelvie National Forest access?
McKelvie National Forest provides boat launch access to Lord Lakes in Nebraska.
How do I get to McKelvie National Forest?
McKelvie National Forest is located at coordinates 42.684449, -101.055439 in Nebraska. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 10.6 mi of McKelvie National Forest, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.