Living by Lake McConaughy (Lincoln, Kearney: real estate, lease, house)

[tpabes]

Originally Posted by lisalynn

I am also looking at moving back to the Johnsons Lake area within the next 4 years. Lexington is my hometown, but I would never move back into it.
The only thing that bothers me is the dues from the NRD and the taxes being so high.
We are also looking at finding a few acres between Johnsons Lake and Elwood.
Does anyone know about the Gallaghers Canyon area by Johnsons Lake, I was told they are starting to build in that area, beautiful area.

I really don't know too much. Is that where the canal goes through?

[lisalynn]

There is a website I believe it is called WWW.LAKEHOUSE.COM
It tells you of houses for sale on lakes nationwide. Gallagers Canyon it is about a mile from Johnsons Lake, more privatized plus you own your land.

[lisalynn]

Gallaghers is called Plum Creek Canyon, and there is a house for sale on the Lakehouse website.. Beautiful..... 4 more years and I am coming home!!

[itsMeFred]

Lewis and Clark is a nice sized lake. And Yankton, SD, is a nice, small city. (Shopping mall, all med. services, etc.). It's also fairly close to Sioux City, IA.

Lewis and Clark is actually prettier than Mac, IMO. The piney, bluffs of the MO/Niobrara are just picture-postcard.

[CA central coast]

I looked at the link. Lewis and Clark Lake does look nice. So did Midway Lake near Cozad. I think though that Lake McConaughy is probably the closest thing Nebraska has to an ocean, with all the sandy beaches. I think what I read once that Lake McConaughy was the #1 tourist destination for Nebraskans. Maybe that was it?

[itsMeFred]

I think though that Lake McConaughy is probably the closest thing Nebraska has to an ocean, with all the sandy beaches.

I'm not sure i'd compare it to an ocean... Especially these days.
I wouldn't be at all surprised though to find it was the #1 tourist destination. It is the biggest lake in the region, afterall...

[tpabes]

Alot of Coloradan's come to McConaughy also, so its a pretty popular lake.

Midway is a nice little lake, however housing might be a little tougher get near the lake, lots of hills and bluffs around the lake that aren't suitable for building.

[Sandhills Guru]

Originally Posted by tpabes

The giant lake on the Platte that would have moved Ashland isn't happening, Go Ne was referring to a different lake being built. It will be no where as big as the Mac. No lake in Nebraska will be as good as the Mac, but if the OP is looking to be closer to the city there is also Branched Oak near Lincoln.

Also, and maybe Sandhills can help me with this, there is a nice lake on the S.D, Nebraska border near Yankton called Lewis and Clark Lake. I don't know anything about homes, but have heard its a nice lake and it is big. Not trying to steer you away from the Mac, just trying to give you lots of options!

Thank you for clarifying the new lake in the Omaha area. Omaha has some very nice lakes in the area for sure. Do you know if this new lake is going to be for developement or public use or a little of both?

Lewis & Clark Lake in Northeast Nebraska along the South Dakota border is a very nice lake, you will not see the flucuation of water level in it like you do Big Mac, but I believe it is also only about 1/3 the size of Big Mac at full pool. There are homes around Lewis & Clark. On the NE side you are going to find hilly/bluff terrain, not a lot of available sites with a beach frontage. Devil's Nest on west end of lake, NE side was a developement area started years ago that sort of didn't end up being what was hoped. There are some nice homes there and you may find a bargain there. More towards the dam on the NE side you will find some homes off the lake with a great view. Also a very nice golf course.

The South Dakota side of the lake you would have a better chance at finding a home down on the lake with some beach or accessable shore frontage. And Yankton has excellent health facilities, good shopping, and other things to do. No matter which side of lake you would choose Yankton is not far away.

I have heard Callagher's canyon mentioned in other circles also. I understand it is a very nice place. Wild Cat Canyon south of Scotsbluff is also nice or was last time I was through it, no lake but quite nice.

There are many lakes in this state that would make a fine retirement choice. Also many private lakes, old sandpits with homes on them that could fit in to what you are seeking.

[lisalynn]

My cousins live in the Wildcat hills out by Scottsbluff. Beautiful area.

[CA central coast]

Thank you all for all the great information. Is it true that Nebraska is second only to Minnesota in the amount of lakes within a state? I think I read that. I would have never thought that.