About Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area)
Harry Strunk Lake, Frenchman Cambridge Division, PSMBP, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Formed by Medicine Creek Dam located on Medicine Creek, irrigation releases are made to the streams for diversion into downstream canal systems. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing fluctuations. The reservoir has water 1,850 surface acres, 7,093 land acres and 29 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round.Numerous tracts provide food and cover for pheasant, quail, small fur-bearing animals, and mule and white-tail deer. Over 5,600 acres are open to public hunting.
How to Get There
Site is 9 miles northwest of Cambridge, Nebraska. Nearest highway is U.S. 34.
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Heading to Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area)? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area)?
No central reservation system listed for Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/76) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area)?
Site is 9 miles northwest of Cambridge, Nebraska. Nearest highway is U.S. 34.
How do I contact Harry Strunk Lake (Medicine Creek State Park Recreation Area)?
You can reach the park at phone: 308-697-4667 or email: medicine.creek@ngpc.ne.gov.
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