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<b>Calamus Reservoir</b>. 5123 Acres, 36 miles of Shoreline, Campsites
without electricity, Drinking Water, Restrooms, Picnic/Day Use, Boat Ramps
(small fee may apply), Visitor Information Center. A swimming beach is
under construction in the Homestead Knolls Recreational Area. Other recreational
areas include Little York Point, Valley View Flat, Hannanom Bayou, Nunda
Shoal and Buckshot Bay (great boat ramps!). Located in north central Nebraska
on the Calamus River</li>
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<b>Lake C.W. McConaughy.</b> 35,700 Acres (when full), 141 feet deep near
the dam, Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramps, Visitor Information Center. Several
recreational areas are located around the state's largest lake (which is
part of the North Platte River), including Ash Hollow State Historical
Park, Martin bay (Popular for swimming with a beach), Lake Ogallala and
Otter Creek. Lake Ogalla (320 Acres) is located just below the dam (providing
calmer conditions during windy weather and a 5 MPH speed limit). Located
just north of Ogallala, Nebraska. Located off Nebraska State Route 61.</li>
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<b>Enders Reservoir.</b> 1620 Acres. Fishing, Campsites with & without
electric hookup, Restrooms, Sanitary Dump Station, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day
Use. Features Enders Reservoir Recreational Area. Camping is available
on the east side of the lake. Off U.S. 6 at Enders Nebraska.</li>
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<b>Harland County Lake.</b> Fishing, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information
Center. This is the 2nd largest lake in the state featuring excellent spring
walleye fishing. Located about 55 miles south of Lincoln off U.S. 183.
(816) 426-6816.</li>
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<b>Hugh Butler Lake.</b> Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use. Located just north of McCook, Nebraska.
Off U.S. 83.</li>
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<b>Johnson Canyon Reservoir</b>. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use. Three recreational areas surround
this two lake area. Located just south of Lexington, Nebraska.</li>
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<b>Lake Maloney</b>. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use. Features Lake Maloney Recreational area
along the southern edge. Just five miles south of North Platte, Nebraska.</li>
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<b>Medicine Creek</b> <b>Reservoir</b>. 1850 Acres Fishing, Beach, Campsites
with & without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water,
Picnic/Day Use, Boat Ramps. Two recreational areas are near the dam at
the southeast side of the lake. One of Nebraska's beautiful recreational
spots. Medicine Creek Lodge offers lodging facilities (private concession)
on the south side of the dam. Located seven miles north Cambridge, Nebraska.</li>
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<b>Merritt Reservoir</b>. 2906 Acres. Fishing, Campsites with & without
electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Sanitary Dump
Station, Launch Ramp. The Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest lies along
the north shore. Snake River Falls lies upstream to the north. Merritt
Reservoir recreational area is on the southeastern shoreline. Located 30
miles southwest of Valentine, Nebraska (follow signs).</li>
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<b>Platte River.</b> Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramps (along the river).
This river runs from Wyoming to just south of Omaha. There are numerous
recreational areas all along the river including many historical sites.
Here are some popular spots: (west to east starting on the North Platte
River) Riverside Park and Zoo in Scottsbluff, Bridge Port Recreational
Area, Lake McConaughy, Buffalo Bill Ranch Historical Park near North Platte,
Ft. Kearney State Historical Park in Kearney, Hord Lake in Hordville and
Fremont and Two Rivers Lakes recreational areas just west of Omaha.</li>
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<b>Swanson Lake.</b> 4794 Acres. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Boat Ramps,
Marina, Fuel. Spring Canyon and Macklin Bay offer modern camping facilities.
Located along U.S. 34 22 miles west of McCook, Nebraska.</li>
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<b>Sherman Reservoir.</b> 2878 Acres, 65 miles of Shoreline, Fishing, Campsites
without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use. A recreational
area is located on the backside of the dam. Located 6 miles east of Loup
City, Nebraska.</li>
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<b>Papio Creek Watershed.</b></address></center>
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This area covers four small lakes near Omaha. Be sure to call</address></center>
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ahead for horsepower limits.</address></center>
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<b>Glenn Cunningham Lake.</b> Fishing, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Located just off
I 680. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Standing Bear Lake</b>. Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Wehrspann Lake.</b> Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp. Near 132nd and Fort. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Zorinsky Lake & Recreational Area.</b> Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp. Near 156 and Giles Rd. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Salt Creek Valley</b>.</address></center>
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These are small lakes located around the Lincoln area.</address></center>
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<b>Bluestem Lake.</b> Fishing, Campsites without electricity, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp. Near Sprague. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Branchard Oak.</b> Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Near Raymond. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Conestoga Lake.</b> Fishing, Campsites without electricity, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp. near Emerald. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Holms Park Lake.</b> Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp, Marina, Fuel. At 70th and Van Dorne Streets. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Lake Minatare / Lake Alice</b>. 2158 Acres. Fishing, Swimming, Water
Skiing, Campsites with and without electricity, Showers, Restrooms, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Boat Ramps, Beach. Located 8 miles northeast
of Scottsbluff, Nebraska.</li>
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<b>Olive Creek Lake.</b> Fishing, Campsites without electricity, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp. Near Kramer. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Pawnee Lake. </b>Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Also near Emerald. (402)
221-4274.</li>
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<b>Stage Coach Lake.</b> Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Near Hickman. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Twin Lakes</b>. Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water. Near Pleasant Lake.
(402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Wagon Train Lake</b>. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Just outside of Hickman. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>Yankee Hill Lake</b>. Fishing, Hiking, Campsites without electric hookup,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Located near
Denton. (402) 221-4274.</li>
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<b>List of Lakes in West Central Nebraska.</b></address></center>
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Most of these are Primitive and are not easily</address></center>
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accessible. From north to south: Spring, Smith, Cravath, Long, Twin, Peter
Long,</address></center>
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Krause, Sand Hills, Walter, Williamson, Kennedy Lakes (all north of Nebraska
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Route 2) and Hills, Rush, Schoonover, Beck, Mureil, Goose, Bean, Hackberry,</address></center>
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Sandbeach, Ashburger, Island, Crescent and Blue, (south of Route 2). A
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you will find Round, Cottonwood, Steverson, Sunflower, Mother, Frye, George,
Moran,</address></center>
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Spring Valley, Egan, Haney, Sam Puddin, Three Mile and Diamond Bar Lake
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to south mostly along Nebraska State Route 61).</address></center>
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<b>List of Lakes in North Central Nebraska.</b></address></center>
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Big Alkali, Trout, Red Deer, White Water,</address></center>
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Dads, and Beaver Lakes (from north to south either side of U.S. 83.</address></center>
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<center>Information based on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and
boaters information.
<br><font size=+1>If you know of any other great spots in Nebraska for
boating (of all types), or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us
at </font><b><a href="mailto:Mark-Cameron@boatingamerica.com">Boating America</a></b></center>
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