Bluestem Lake

Overview

Bluestem Lake is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Crete, Nebraska. Bluestem Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 2.5 miles west of Sprague, Nebraska and about 20 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. Bluestem Lake is 325 acres in size with 6 miles of shoreline. Bluestem provides boating, picnicking, and primitive camping with over 200 campsites to choose from. There is also a swim beach and playground. A State Park Permit is required for entry.

Things to Do at Bluestem Lake

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Bluestem Lake include:

Nearby Activities

Boating
Picnicking
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Located 20 miles southwest of Lincoln, northeast and 2 1/2 mile west of Sprague, NE. The dam area is just off west Sprague Road near the junction of southwest 58th Street.

GPS Coordinates: 40.62624500000000, -96.79450600000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (402)-996-3766

Additional Information:

Additional Information

Bluestem Lake Website

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