Nebraska Park List

Agate is an internationally recognized fossil site. However, as a place, Agate is so much more. The landscape surrounding the fossil beds has been a site of change for millions of years. The relationship between land, weather, ecology and mammals in the Agate area has been a ...

Alexandria is a small recreation area encompassing 55 acres of land with two lakes totalling 46 acres of water. The area is fairly level with mature trees offering fishing, picnic shelters and campsites. Western history buffs will want to visit Rock Creek Station State Historical Park which is located ...

This beautiful estate in Nebraska City was home to J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day. From its beginning in 1855 as a four-room frame house, the magnificent mansion grew to 52 rooms through several remodelings. Authentic furnishings grace the rooms, and displays capture the life and times of ...

Arcadia Diversion Dam, a popular area for a variety of outdoor recreation activities, is located on the Middle Loup River about eight miles upstream from Arcadia, Nebraska. The site includes 777 acres of land and 109 acres of water and is home to pheasant, waterfowl, deer, dove, and squirrel. ...

Located immediately south of the community of Arnold. Mature trees provide summer campers with cooling shade. Arnold State Recreation Area is a primitive recreation area encompassing 10 acres of land and featuring a 22 acre lake. The area offers camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking and has electrical and primitive camping. ...

Sweet spring water made Ash Hollow State Historical Park near Lewellen a major stopover on the Overland Trail and prompted prehistoric Indians to use it, too. Ruts etched by west-bound wagons are visible on the bluffs at Windlass Hill. The history, archaeology and paleontology of the area are interpreted ...

Nearly 12 million years ago, volcanic ash engulfed this ancient watering hole, entombing innumerable animals. National Geographic has called it the Pompeii of prehistoric animals. Because of its scientific importance, the 360-acre historical park between Orchard and Royal was acquired in 1987 and is a joint project of the ...

Atkinson Lake State Recreation Area's original lake impoundment built in 1894 by the Atkinson Milling and Irrigation Company and was operated for milling purposes and hydroelectric generation until 1929 when high water washed out the dam. In 1947, the city of Atkinson deeded the dam to the Nebraska Game ...

Situated on the West Fork of the Big Blue River, this state recreation area is a haven for anglers and people seeking a tranquil surroundings. This day-use only area only provides "walk-in" pedestrian river ...

This Corps area is leased to the State of Nebraska. The 742-acre area offers a variety of recreation opportunities including an archery range. Bluestem Lake (Dam Site #4) was established as a project under the "Flood control Act of 1958" and was completed on June 1, 1963. This ...

Bluestem State Recreation Area offers fishing, a swimming beach, picnicking and primitive camping. The 742-acre state recreation area, is situated 2.5 miles west of Sprague. The 325-acre lake offers diverse action for anglers of all abilities. Boaters find there is easy access to the water from strategically located ramps. ...

Bowman Lake is a 23-acre area lying adjacent to the Loup River and features a 20-acre manmade lake. Located near Loup City and Sherman Reservoir, this area offers picnicking, fishing and primitive ...

Bowring Ranch near Merriman is a Hereford demonstration ranch, donated by former U.S. Senator Eve Bowring in memory of her husband. The ranch house displays fine antique china, crystal and silver as well as memorabilia from their active public service careers. The visitor center interprets ranching, homesteading, geology, ...

The Box Butte Reservoir lies in the arid western Niobrara River Valley in the northwestern section of the Nebraska Panhandle. The reservoir is surrounded by dense cottonwood and willow trees. It is easily one of the best birding areas in the Panhandle. Sightings since 1973 has produced a ...

Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area is a 1,600 acre impoundment on the Niobrara River with an adjacent 612 acres of land. The area offers power boating, picnicking, swimming, fishing, located on the west edge of the Sandhills, about 9.5 miles north of ...

In the centuries before European settlement in this area, the Missouri River maintained multiple, braided channels. During times of flooding, the river would change course suddenly and unpredictably across its wide floodplain. Between 1820 and 1937, natural meandering of the river moved it 3 miles eastward from the Fort ...

Branched Oak Lake (Dam Site #18) was completed on August 21, 1967 and is the largest of all the Salt Valley Projects with a pool of 1800 surface acres. The remaining 2606 acres provide ample opportunity for camping, recreation, and hunting. There is something for everyone at Branched ...

Branched Oak is the largest of the Salt Valley Lakes near Lincoln, encompassing 5,595 acres with 1,800 acres of water. The swimming beaches are unsupervised. The campgrounds have restrooms, showers, drinking water, and 4 dump stations. There are over 300 camping sites along with many spots for RVers ...

Relatively small but very popular, Bridgeport State Recreation Area lies adjacent to the North Platte River on the north edge of the town of Bridgeport. The area totals 197 acres with 119 acres of land and 78 acres of water in several sand pit lakes. Bridgeport had its beginnings during ...

Situated just southeast of Brownville, this 22-acre area is home to the historic Meriwether Lewis Dredge Museum, operated by the Meriwether Lewis Foundation. The area offers boating access to the mighty Missouri River, with an excellent boat ramp and dock. Activities and facilities include camping, and ...

Home of famed showman scout William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Buffalo Bill Ranch SHP at North Platte recaptures the life and career of the famed Pony Express rider, Army scout and buffalo hunter turned showman. The house was built during the Cody's profitable venture, the Wild West Show, and ...

Part of Buffalo Bill State Historical Park, this state recreation area offers camping pads with electricity, primitive sites and a group picnic shelter. Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area is located next door to the Historical Park, which makes it easy to tour the ranch house and barn that Col. ...

Nebraska's largeest reservoir and the site of a major fish hatchery, Calamus offers prime fishing and camping in the heart of the Sandhills, 6 miles NW of Burwell. The area encompasses 11,720 acres, including the 5,124-acre lake. The campgrounds has modern facilities for both tent campers and RVers. ...

The majestic beauty of the Pine Ridge forms the backdrop for this great, get away from it all state park, just nine miles south of Chadron on U.S. 385. At an elevation of nearly 5,000 feet, the 972 acre park lies in the heart of the Nebraska National Forest ...

Champion Lake is a two acre tract of land located on an eleven acre lake. The area offers picnicking, fishing and a primitive camping experience. While at the recreation area, visitors should also be sure to visit the Champion Mill State Park located next door which houses the last ...

Champion Mill, the last functional water-powered mill in Nebraska, stands as a symbol of the settlement and development of Nebraska and the West. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission purchased the mill and made it a state historical park in 1969. As a historical park, it remains an example ...

Cheyenne is a former wayside area with a 15 acre pond. The area offers fishing, camping and picnicking. There are no designated campsites; however, it is a small unstaffed area that can accomodate about eight non- electrical tent sites with a modern restroom that are all first-come, first-served. Camp ...

Conestoga Lake (Dam site #12) is located about 3 miles south and a half-mile west of Emerald, Nebraska and north of Denton, Nebraska on route S55A along West Pioneers Boulevard. Conestoga was completed on September 24, 1963. There is something for everyone at Conestoga Lake. The 230-acre lake ...

Conestoga State Recreation Area is a 230-acre Corps of Engineers flood control reservoir with 486 acres of land. The area offers power boating, picnicking and fishing. There is a dump station and 57 non-designated campsites. Conestoga is located two miles north of Denton. Located just 20 miles west of ...

Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area, located in Cherry County, has a typical sandhills lake encompassing 60 acres and 180 acres of land adjacent. The area is partially forested and offers power boating, picnicking and swimming. The area has a playground and is located near the Arthur Bowring Ranch State ...