Walgren Lake State Recreation Area
About
Walgren Lake State Recreation Area is a 128-acre park in northwest Nebraska, about 4.4 miles from the town of Hay Springs. The state fish and wildlife agency manages the land. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hay Springs run from highs in the upper 70s in June and September to about 86°F in July. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging about 37°F and lows near 12°F. The closest trail is the Cowboy Trail, about 5.4 miles away, and Hay Springs is the nearest town.
Park size
128 acres
Location
Walgren Lake State Recreation Area
Nebraska
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Aug–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–84°F and lows of 32–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hay Springs, NE weather station, 4.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan37° high12° low
- Feb40° high14° low
- Mar50° high23° low
- Apr57° high31° low
- May68° high41° low
- Jun77° high52° low
- Jul86° high58° low
- Aug84° high56° low
- Sep76° high45° low
- Oct63° high32° low
- Nov48° high20° low
- Dec39° high13° low
Where it is
- Walgren Lake State Recreation Area · Public land
- Nearest town
- Hay Springs, Nebraska · 4.4 mi
- Managed by
- State Fish and Wildlife
Nearby
- Cowboy TrailHiking5.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
