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Cheyenne

State Recreation Area

11479 Nebraska Highway 11 | Wood River, NE 68883

Information

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.

Features

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking
  • Playground

Attractions

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.

Camping

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.

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Contact us

11479 Nebraska Highway 11
Wood River, NE 68883

Park Pricing

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Fishing Permits

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