Picnic Spots Near Me in Valentine, ne
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
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
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
Long Lake State Recreation Area
524 Panzer St, Bassett, NE
Long Lake State Recreation Area is made up of 30 acres of rolling sandhills and a 50-acre natural sandhill lake. The area offers fishing, camping, picnicking and hunting... Read More
Long Pine State Recreation Area
524 Panzer St, Bassett, NE
Long Pine is a 153-acre tract of Pine Ridge land straddling Long Pine Creek. The area offers primitive camping, fishing, hiking and an archery... 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
Victoria Springs State Recreation Area
43400 Hwy S21A, Anselmo, NE
Established in 1925, Victoria Springs State Recreation Area is the third oldest area in Nebraska’s state park system. Located 6 miles east of Anselmo or 7 miles north of Merna, Victoria Springs... 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
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
Calamus State Recreation Area
42285 York Point Rd, Burwell, NE
Located in Nebraska’s beautiful sandhills, Calamus State Recreation Area is among the most popular places for camping, fishing, boating, picnicking and hiking in the state. Features of the area... 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
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
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
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
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
Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area
1 East Park Dr. 25A, Elwood, NE
Gallagher Canyon is a 400-acre irrigation impoundment with 24 acres of recreation land adjacent in a secluded and beautiful setting. Although a challenge to get to, Gallagher Canyon offers... Read More
Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area
79025 Sherman Dam Rd, Ste 1, Loup City, NE
Known for its great fishing opportunities, Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area boasts a 2,845-acre lake and 4,721 land acres. Primitive camping includes 360 non-pad sites. Other facilities... Read More
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE
Excellent camping, fishing and water sports are hallmarks of this popular area, just 10 miles south of Lexington. This recreation area packs a lot of outdoor fun in 68 acres and provides three... Read More
