- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
State Recreation Area
11479 Nebraska Highway 11 | Wood River, NE 68883
A temporary campfire ban is in place here through May 10; this is in alignment with an executive order issued as a precautionary measure to reduce wildfire risks. Read our news story to learn more.
Cheyenne SRA’s boat ramp and and vehicle access west of the first turnaround are currently closed to all traffic due to construction that began in October of 2024. Improvements will include 21 new electrical campsites with camping pads, widening of the existing roadway and installation of underground utilities.
Cheyenne State Recreation Area, part of the chain of lakes along Interstate 80, features a 15-acre lake in a 32-acre park near Wood River. The area offers fishing, no-wake boating, camping and picnicking.
Cheyenne SRA is a great place to stop and fish along I-80. Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
A girl plays in the water while visiting Cheyenne State Recreation Area, a borrow pit lake along Interstate 80. Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
A family fishes at Cheyenne State Recreation Area pit lakes located along Interstate 80 during summertime. Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
The lake at Cheyenne SRA is no-wake, so only electric motor and non-powered boats are permitted. It offers a rock boat ramp.
Anglers can catch bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, crappie and largemouth bass in the 15-acre pit lake.
Cheyenne offers eight picnic tables, six grills and three picnic shelters.
Wood River West Wildlife Management Area is located one mile west of Cheyenne SRA, offering additional fishing opportunities in a 16-acre lake.
Cheyenne SRA does not offer designated campsites, but campers can pitch tents in the mowed areas around the lake and set up their RVs in parking areas. All camping is first-come, first-served for those who register in the self-service box (cash or check only) at the entrance.
Park Pricing
A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors, or in advance of your arrival online. View those fees, as well as attraction and amenity pricing.
Fishing Permits
Purchase stamps, resident and non-resident fishing permits here.
