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Storm causes Two Rivers campground closure

Two Rivers State Recreation Area has been affected by a weekend storm, resulting in damage and closures.

Riverside Campground is closed until further notice. Refunds and transfers will be offered. The river day-use area also is closed until further notice. Cottonwood Campground is closed to walk-ins until Aug. 15. All other campgrounds in the park remain open. 

The power is on at Branched Oak SRA. All sites are available. The power also is on at Pawnee SRA, where the Area 4 tent sites are closed until further notice. Memphis SRA had the least damage and no closures.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission crews are cleaning up downed trees and branches in the wake of the Aug. 9 storm in southeastern Nebraska.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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