Parks and Nature
Missouri National Recreational River offers natural beauty: the forested buff-colored chalkstone bluffs to gently rolling range bottomland; the brilli... Read More
This 76-mile reach of the Niobrara River in northcentral Nebraska preserves a superb example of a Great Plains river and protects a unique ecological ... Read More
As the harbinger of America's westward expansion, the Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and othe... Read More
As the harbinger of America's westward expansion, the Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and othe... Read More
This peaceful areas has 55 acres of land with 2 lakes popular for fishing and camping.
The Pony Express National Historic Trail was used by young men on fast paced horses to carry the nation's mail across the country, from St. Joseph, Mi... Read More
Box Butte Reservoir sits on the west edge of the Sandhills, 9 miles north of Hemingford. It includes a 1,600-acre lake. The area is a good spot for fi... Read More
You'll never run out of fun at this park. Featuring the largest lake in eastern Nebraska, it is a popular spot for fishing, boating and camping. In a... Read More
Offering shady campsites and sandy beaches, Bridgeport State Recreation Area is a small but popular spot for water sports. The park has 5 sandpit ... Read More
Sited in Nebraska’s sandhills, this popular recreation area offers camping, fishing, boating, picnicking and hiking.
This park is located within the boundaries of the Nebraska National Forest. It is also Nebraska's oldest state park. Hikers and bikers get a lo... Read More
Cheyenne is a small state recreation area with a 15-acre pond near the community of Wood River. It offers fishing, camping, and picnicking. There are ... Read More
Conestoga is a reservoir surrounded by 486 acres of land. It offers boating, picnicking, hiking and biking trails, camping and fishing.
This peaceful and secluded area includes a 60-acre lake surrounded by 180 acres of rolling hills. It offers power boating, fishing, bird watching, cam... Read More
Named for the area's Danish settlers, the park offers a large lake surrounded by park land.
Located north of Scribner on Highway 275, Dead Timber's i200-acre offers camping, fishing, and non-powered boating.
This refuge area is less developed than other state parks in the area. The reservoir at its center offers swimming, boating, and fishing.
Scotts Bluff National Monument preserves 3,000 acres of unusual land formations which rise over the otherwise flat prairieland below. Leashed pets ar... Read More
This resort-style park offers a wide range of recreation activities: boating, swimming, lodging, camping, hiking, and more.
Leashed pets are welcome on the grounds but not allowed in buildings.
This park has a select number of pet-friendly camper cabins for an additional fee.
The lake offers a wide range of recreation from swimming to boating to fishing.
This site is challenging to get to due to its remoteness. But it offers great fishing and quiet camping.
The park is named for the sandstone cave in the park. It has over 20 miles of hiking trails as well as campsites.
This park offers camping, fishing, and water sports. It's located only 10 miles south of Lexington.
This area surrounds Nebraska's largest reservoir. It offers a wide range of water recreation such as boating, fishing, swimming, and more.
Lake Wanahoo is a flood control reservoir two miles north of Wahoo. It offers fishing, no-wake boating, and camping.
This area straddles the state's border with South Dakota and holds Nebraska's second largest reservoir. It provides a wide range of water recreation a... Read More
This small park is made up of sandhills and an accompanying lake.
This park straddles Long Pine Creek and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and an archery range.
A short distance from North Platte, this area provides a wide range of water recreation and camping.
At the center of this area is a large lake offering camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and boating.
This small area offers 163 peaceful acres of land with a 48-acre lake. You can enjoy tent and RV camping, fishing, hiking, and non-powered boating. It... Read More
Lake Minatare is the Panhandle’s largest body of water. It attracts thousands of anglers, campers, water skiers, and swimmers each year.
This park sits at the confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri rivers on Nebaska's northern border. It offers camping, swimming, fishing, and more.
The park has two ponds and offers fishing, picnicking and primitive camping.
This park has a small lake that is home to a wide variety of fish. It also provides primitive camping and picnicking.
This area offers a wide range of recreation from archery to boating to camping. Trails are available for hiking and horseback riding.
During the 1890s, scientists rediscovered what the Lakota Sioux already knew - bones preserved in one of the most complete Miocene mammal sites in the... Read More
This small, scenic area sits on the banks of the Missouri River. It offers fishing, paddling, and camping.
The park sites halfway between the state's largest cities--Omaha and Lincoln.
The park sits in the Missouri River bluffs. It offers 22 miles of trails. a swimming pool, and camping.
The park offers many opportunities for camping and water recreation.
This park offers camping and recreation along the shore of the Missouri River.
Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area has a 50-acre lake on Rock Creek with 54 acres of land. This area offers camping, hiking, boating, fishing and p... Read More
Rock Creek Station was a stage and Pony Express station established in 1857. It has several miles of hiking trails.
Rockford State Recreation Area has about 300 land acres around a 150-acre lake. It offers boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming and camping.
This beautiful mansion was home to the founder of Arbor Day, J. Sterling Morton. The beautifully landscaped grounds, formal rose garden and arboret... Read More
This 180-acre park has several lakes available for recreation.
