Lake Ogallala lies below Kingsley Dam. Created when sand was pumped from the river bed to form the downstream side of Kingsley Dam, the lake has approximately four miles of shoreline. The lake’s water remains cold even during the summer because it is drawn through Kingsley Dam from the bottom of Lake McConaughy. The cold water is not suitable for water sports, but makes it appealing to trout and other species of fish that prefer cold water.
The NGPC operates a modern campground on the east side of the lake and a primitive campground on the west side of the lake. During the winter months, Central’s eagle-viewing facility, located on the south end of the lake below the Kingsley Hydroplant is open to the public (see Eagles for times and dates).