- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
State Recreation Area
11479 Nebraska Highway 11 | Wood River, NE 68883
The new campground at Cheyenne SRA will open on Friday, May 23. The new campground features 21 electrical campsites with 50-amp service, including two ADA-accessible sites, and two non-electric tent sites.
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.
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’s brand new campground features 21 electrical campsites with 50-amp service, including two ADA-accessible sites, and two non-electric tent sites for traditional camping experiences. All camping is first-come, first-served for those who register in the self-service box (cash or check only) at the entrance. Campers can also pay with a credit card at the entrance during office hours.
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.