Rockford Lake State Recreation Area

Rockford Lake State Recreation Area is an 842-acre park in southeastern Nebraska, about 2 miles from the town of Rockford. The state fish and wildlife agency manages it, and the area centers on Rockford Lake, which sits within the park's boundaries. Typical averages from a weather station at Virginia, Nebraska, about 5 miles away, show a wide seasonal swing. Summer is warm, with July highs around 86°F and lows near 65°F, and August is nearly the same. Late spring and early fall are milder. May runs from about 50°F to 72°F, and September from about 55°F to 78°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 34°F and lows around 14°F. May is the wettest month, with about 12 days of precipitation on average, followed closely by April. Fall brings fewer wet days, about 8 a month in September and October, which makes that stretch a comfortable time to visit. Rockford Lake is right at hand for fishing. For paddling, Wildcat Creek is about 8 miles away.