Van's Lakeview Fishing Camp, Inc.

01/29/2025

Reservations open 3 days from today, February 1st, at 9 AM MST.

Make sure to look over the new map, as site numbers have changed. 1-30 are now 50 amp single spaces. Also, here are a few things that you should know before booking your site for this summer:

1. If you are part of a group, have each party book their site with their information and credit payment. If you take it upon yourself to make all reservations, you will incur the total charge on the day of arrival. If you cannot get the group together, drop us a line, and we will do what we can to make things work.

2. Please know there is a waitlist option if you can’t get the specific dates you need.

3. If you make a reservation for the wrong dates, go ahead and make a reservation for the correct dates and send us an email or contact us through the reservation portal with the reservation that needs to be canceled.

4. Spot lock allows you to keep a specific spot for a $25 fee. You do not need to choose this option. If you don’t, you may be moved to a different site, but you will always have the amenities you choose.

5. Additional tents and vehicles are NOT ALLOWED on sites. Tenters must purchase their own site, and extra vehicles must be parked in designated areas.

** IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2025 SEASON**

6. Tenters are NOT ALLOWED on sites 1-74, regardless of whether or not they purchase a site. If tenters wish to purchase a water and electric site, you may reserve sites 75-85.

All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. Under no circumstances are there refunds or transfers on cancellations.

We look forward to another great summer!

01/09/2025

Happy New Year, fellow Lakeview dwellers!

As we gear up for the 2025 season, we wanted to let everyone know that Van's Lakeview is undergoing some upgrades. We have made some "minor changes" to the campground, including adding more 50-amp electric and water hookups with 30-ft non-shared sites along the front row, as well as re-numbering all sites. The new and updated map can be found within this post, or you can follow the link to our website to view it as well.
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So before booking your sites online when we go live on February 1st, 2025, double-check the site numbers as they are not based on previous years. We look forward to seeing you all in May!
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Make sure to share with all your friends!!
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09/08/2024

That's a wrap for the 2024 season.
Thank you for your patronage and for being wonderful customers.

We will see you in May of 2025.

09/06/2024

08/20/2024

We have had many customers ask about the upcoming project regarding Kingsley Dam. Here is the information we received.

A major upcoming project for the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District is the refacing of Kingsley Dam. Throughout the process, the District wants to keep the public informed of what is happening. Below are some basic facts about Kingsley Dam and Lake McConaughy and some frequently a...

08/16/2024

Van's Lakeview will be closing on September 8th at NOON for the 2024 season. The last day to have your boat tugged will be September 7th.

Reservations for the 2025 season will open on February 1st at 10 am. Look to our social media pages for any changes or updates.

Thank you to everyone that chose to make their vacation memories with us. We will see you all in 2025.

07/09/2024

Happy Heavenly 84th Birthday to Van!
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Though Van passed away in February of 2017, 58 years later, his dream of Van's Lakeview became more than a Bait Shop. In honor of his birthday, share your favorite story or memory of Van.
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"This is VanBorkum Signing off wishing you Good Boating, Good Fishing and Full Stringers" - Van
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07/07/2024

Thanks to Dennis Aulston for taking this photo. 📷

It was a beautiful 4th of July weekend. Thank you for choosing to spend it with us.

07/05/2024

Happy 53rd Anniversary to the State Record Walleye!
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On this day, 53 years ago, the state record was caught by Herbert Cutshall weighing 16lbs 2oz. You can listen to his interview which is pinned to our page, and you can see the real thing here at Van's Lakeview.
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07/04/2024

We have officially sold out of our 4th of July shirts.
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Thank you for your contributions and have a Happy 4th of July!

07/02/2024

LIMITED SUPPLY! Get them before they are gone!
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This year's 4th of July shirts are now available at the store while supplies lasts.

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07/01/2024

It's always happy hour at Van's!
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Stop by and get any size of fountain drink for only $1.50 between the hours of 3-5 p.m. any day of the week.

06/23/2024

Van's Lakeview, where saving marriages is our speciality!
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Comment 👋 if you've been tugged 😉
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Don't forget to tag us in all your Van's Lakeview gear with the hashtag

06/21/2024

When you are suppose to be on a conference call, but the fish are bitting so you wear your shades so you don't get recognized. Way to go Pork Chop!

06/18/2024

Did you know that our Firefly Reservation system is for more than just making reservations?

If you go to our website and select current reservation under camping, this will provide you with access to both the Kiosk and the Guest Portal.

The Kiosk is for checking-in, making a reservation, paying for a past reservation or overnight stay, Managing your reservation (payment info), and checking out at the end of your stay. These are great tools for after hours and if we are unable to get to you right away. Also, if you are a temporary guest traveling through and need a spot for the night, this is the access page for you.

The Guest Portal is for those who have already made a reservation and are looking for specific information on the spots and dates according to the code and last name of the reservation. Keep in mind, the guest portal is only for those who have received a confirmation email for their reservation (check your spam or junk email).

Firefly has provided us with a better way to assist with reservations both when we're open and after hours. Feel free to check these tools out as well as our website at www.vanslakeview.com

06/16/2024

Sometimes you have to be a long term customer to be able to find the fish.

Dustin’s crew is a third generation Van’s Lakeview patron, and history sometimes puts you in the spot others might overlook.

06/16/2024

Thank you for putting on such a great event!

Well, that’s a wrap! 2024 youth fishing tournament was a huge success! 77 teams took to the water early this morning and fished til 3! Some very impressive bags weighed in with the winning weight being above 50lbs! Memories were made today that will last forever! We can not thank all the sponsors enough for all the support, Vans Lakeview for hosting us, and all the parents and grandparents who spent this amazing day with these kids! Photos will be posted over the next several days! From all of us at Yourh Outdoors Nebraska, Thank You!

06/15/2024

A beautiful morning for some fishing.

Good luck to all 77 teams competing in the 2024 Youth Fishing Tournament. And in the wise words of Van, "You know how to catch a big fish, you just keep on fishing."

Youth Outdoors Nebraska