Branched Oak State Recreation Area

Branched Oak State Recreation Area is near Malcolm, in Lancaster County, Nebraska, northwest of Lincoln. Built as part of the Salt Valley Lakes flood-control project, its 5,595-acre area surrounds an 1,800-acre lake and offers camping, two swimming beaches, a marina,...

Calamus State Recreation Area

Calamus State Recreation Area is near Burwell, spanning Garfield and Loup counties, Nebraska. The roughly 10,000-acre area surrounds the Calamus Reservoir, formed by the Virginia Smith Dam, and offers camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting.

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area is a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission state recreation area near Elm Creek, Buffalo County, offering camping among its outdoor recreation opportunities.