Picnic Spots Near Me in Chadron, ne
Chadron State Park
15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE
Nebraska’s first state park, Chadron State Park was founded in 1921 and is nestled among the distinctive buttes and canyons of Nebraska’s Pine Ridge. Since its founding a century ago, it’s... Read More
Walgren Lake State Recreation Area
15951 Hwy 385, Chadron, NE
Perhaps best known as the home of the Walgren Lake Monster, this northwestern Nebraska attraction on the edge of the Sandhills offers a wide variety of activities in a serene setting. Whether... Read More
Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area
9.5 mi. N. on asphalt road, Crawford, NE
Box Butte Reservoir SRA encompasses 2,212 acres 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 fishing, camping and... Read More
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
291040 The Point Rd, Minatare, NE
Fun on the water surely awaits those who are within sight of Nebraska’s only full-size lighthouse at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area. At 2,158 acres, Lake Minatare is the Panhandle’s... Read More
Bridgeport State Recreation Area
Morrill County, Bridgeport, NE
Those looking for shady campsites and sandy beaches will enjoy a visit to Bridgeport State Recreation Area, a relatively small but popular spot for boating, camping and picnicking just west of... Read More
Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area
Cottonwood Lake Rd., Merriman, NE
Peaceful and secluded, Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area includes a 60-acre Sandhills lake surrounded by 180 acres of rolling hills. The area is partially forested and offers power boating,... Read More
Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area
Lincoln Hwy, Kimball, NE
With 917 acres of land and a 270-acre lake, Oliver Lake State Recreation Area is the only water based recreational facility in the southwest Panhandle. Located 8 miles west of Kimball on U.S.... Read More
Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area
1450 Highway 61 North, Ogallala, NE
Nebraska’s largest reservoir, Lake McConaughy offers outstanding boating, fishing, swimming and camping. The area boasts beautiful white sand beaches perfect for swimming, building sandcastles... Read More
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
420 E First St, Valentine, NE
Located in a picturesque valley of the Snake River 26 miles southwest of Valentine, Merritt Reservoir offers some of Nebraska’s best fishing, along with boating and camping. It is a deep lake... Read More
Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area
1475 Highway 61N, Ogallala, NE
Located on the east side of Kingsley Dam and massive Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is known as “the little lake.” Chilled by the massive surface of Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is a... Read More
Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area
301 East State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE
Sutherland State Recreation Area is a 3,017-acre lake with 37 acres of land. The area offers quality fishing, power boating, primitive camping and a swimming beach. Sutherland Reservoir is... Read More
Smith Falls State Park
90159 Smith Falls Rd., Valentine, NE
Scenic Smith Falls State Park is home to Nebraska’s highest waterfall, also called Smith Falls. The state park is a popular destination for campers, as well as canoers, kayakers, tubers and... Read More
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd, North Platte, NE
Home of famed showman scout William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park at North Platte recaptures the life and career of the famed Pony Express rider, Army scout... Read More
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area
2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd, North Platte, NE
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area offers camping and hiking right next door to the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, which makes it easy to tour the ranch house and barn that... Read More
Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area
73122 338th Ave., Enders, NE
Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area, one of four areas known collectively as the Southwest Reservoirs, is a combination of recreational and wildlife lands, with the additional dedication of... Read More
Lake Maloney State Recreation Area
301 East State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE
Lake Maloney is just six miles south of North Platte is a great getaway spot for outdoor-lovers. Lake Maloney is popular for boating, fishing, water sports, camping and family fun. The 1,000... Read More
Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area
73122 338 Ave, Enders, NE
Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area is a 50-acre lake on Rock Creek with 54 acres of land. This area offers camping, hiking, boating, fishing and picnicking, as well as primitive... Read More
Arnold State Recreation Area
This park is the ideal quiet getaway spot for people wanting to enjoy the natural beauty of Nebraska. The park is located immediately south of Arnold, mature trees provide summer campers with... Read More
Keller Park State Recreation Area
12 mi. N. of US Hwy 20 on US Hwy 183, Ainsworth, NE
Keller Park State Recreation Area, northeast of Ainsworth on Bone Creek, is one of the few spots where anglers can pursue both rainbow trout and warm water species. Nestled amid rugged... Read More
Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area
2 mi. W of Trenton on US Hwy 34, Trenton, NE
Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area is the largest of four recreation areas in the southwest part of the state. Located near Trenton, Swanson consists of a 4,974 acre lake and 3,957 acres... Read More
