Outdoor Rec

Outdoor Recreation is woven into the fabric of western Nebraska rural communities like McCook.

Out here nature is never more than a few minutes away. Numerous State Recreation Areas, Reservoirs, and Wildlife Management Areas throughout the area are great places for birding, camping, hunting and fishing. You may just find your new favorite outdoor getaway here in McCook and Red Willow County.

Hunting

Some of the best hunting ground in the country can be found in southwest Nebraska. It doesn’t matter if you’re searching for deer, small game, waterfowl, or pheasants, you can find them here. Combine that with our small-town hospitality and you have the perfect destination for your next hunting trip.

Places to hunt.

Fishing

At the various lakes around McCook you’ll find large and smallmouth bass, white bass, northern pike, walleye and crappie. These prairie lakes offer you a chance to get away and cast a line whether you’re looking for dinner, a trophy or your next tall tale.

Places to fish.

Birding

For birders and people who appreciate nature, the area around McCook is a special place. The rare undisturbed native sand sage prairies of southwest Nebraska attract a remarkable variety of some of North America’s most interesting birds. Our region is also on one of the principal routes of the Central Migration Flyway for waterfowl’s annual trip between breeding and wintering areas. Thousands of acres of publicly accessible land around the area make McCook a bird watching destination.

Places to bird.

Camping

Several great camping areas are close to McCook that feature both modern and rustic sites as well as picnic areas, and in some cases bathrooms and showers. If you’re looking for the perfect camping getaway, come out to the high plains; come out to the Buffalo Commons.

Places to camp.

Golfing

If you love golf and haven’t swung through southwest Nebraska, you are missing out. While there are several good courses in the area, Heritage Hills is the crown jewel. Manicured fairways and greens are set among an amazing landscape that features drastic elevation changes over an 18-hole course that measures out at more 7,000 yards.

Heritage Hills golf course is truly a test for golfers of any age or skill level. Most holes begin and end with elevated tees and greens. The wind plays a major factor in how tough Heritage Hill plays on any given day.

The long lush fairways are bordered by native grass that places an emphasis on shot placement and making smart approach shots into these fast undulating greens. Located directly off of the highway the golf is easily accessible and the staff is top-notch. We recommend Heritage Hills to anyone who wants to play real links golf out here on the high plains of Nebraska.

Heritage Hills is always in great condition and offers visitors a great value and an amazing golf experience. For more information on golfing at Heritage Hills or throughout western Nebraska go to: