Picnic Spots Near Me in Wood River, ne
Cheyenne State Recreation Area
I-80 Exit 300, Wood River, NE
Cheyenne is a small state recreation area with a 15-acre pond near the community of Wood River. The area offers fishing, camping and picnicking. There are no designated campsites, though tent... Read More
War Axe State Recreation Area
I-80 Exit 291, Shelton, NE
War Axe State Recreation Area comprises nine acres of land and a 16 acre lake just off Interstate 80. The area offers boating, fishing and picnicking, as well as non-powered... Read More
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
7425 U.S. 281, Doniphan, NE
Just off Interstate 80 by Grand Island, Mormon Island State Recreation Area is a convenient place for outdoor fun. Mormon Island has handicap-accessible fishing piers, modern camping, great... Read More
Windmill State Recreation Area
2625 Lowell Rd, Gibbon, NE
Windmill State Recreation area is one of the jewels of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in the state’s unique chain of lakes along Interstate 80. Situated at the Gibbon Interchange... Read More
Crystal Lake State Recreation Area
7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE
Crystal Lake Recreation Area, located 2 miles north and 1/2 mile west of Ayr, NE, is a 33 acre park adjacent to the Little Blue River and features a five acre lake.
Primary... Read More
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE
Originally a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors, Fort Kearny established in 1848, is now a state historical park preserved by the Nebraska Game... Read More
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
1020 V Road, Kearney, NE
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area offers 186 acres dotted with sandpit lakes. In the spring, the world’s largest concentration of sandhill cranes and waterfowl gathers in the central Platte... Read More
North Loup State Recreation Area
7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE
North Loup State Recreation Area is a 13-acre area adjacent to the Loup River. It has two ponds with a total of seven water acres. The area offers fishing, picnicking, and primitive... 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
Union Pacific State Recreation Area
1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE
Union Pacific State Recreation Area comprises 26 acres of land and a 12-acre lake. The area offers boating, picnicking, fishing and... 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
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
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
Alexandria State Recreation Area
57426 710th Rd, Fairbury, NE
Alexandria is a peaceful, scenic recreation area encompassing 55 acres of land with two lakes totalling 46 acres of water. The area is fairly level with mature trees for shade and offers... 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
Blue River State Recreation Area
NE-76B (Washington Ave), Milford, NE
Blue River State Recreation area is a day-use only area that provides walk-in pedestrian river access for anglers. Common carp, channel catfish and flathead catfish are among the species... Read More
Medicine Creek State Recreation Area
40611 Road 728, Cambridge, NE
Located in a peaceful and scenic spot, Medicine Creek is a great hidden outdoor getaway. Four two-bedroom fully furnished lakeside modern cabins are available for outdoor lovers. Camping,... Read More
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
54876 - 852 Road, Pierce, NE
Located 1 ½ miles southwest of Pierce, scenic Willow Creek State Recreation Area draws its name from the meandering stream that feeds the Elkhorn River in Northeast Nebraska. The 1,633-acre... Read More
