Lake trip · Frontier County, Nebraska
Where to stay at Hugh Butler Lake
Hugh Butler Lake covers 4,060 acres in Frontier County and carries a water-quality grade of A (Excellent). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The grade measures nutrients and algae — it is not a stay-or-skip rating. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Places to stay near Hugh Butler Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Hugh Butler Lake in Frontier County, Nebraska — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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About the water
Hugh Butler Lake grades A for nutrients and algae — Excellent. Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity is about 2.8 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 5.9 µg/L. The letter is not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Camping & RV near Hugh Butler Lake
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Hugh Butler Lake in Frontier County, Nebraska are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Hugh Butler Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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Free trip-planning guide for Hugh Butler Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
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