- Boating
- Camping
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State Recreation Area
4349 W. State Lakes Rd. | Fremont, NE 68025
10/17/2024 – All camping at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area is closed until further notice while improvements take place at two campgrounds. Work is expected to begin as early as this week on renovations that should continue until late next spring. Signage will be posted in the park for safety.
Read our news release for more details.
One of eastern Nebraska’s most popular recreation areas, Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area has about 40 land acres and nearly 300 water acres in 20 sandpit lakes. Located three miles west of Fremont, this is a favorite area with campers, picnickers and water enthusiasts who come for great boating, fishing and water skiing.
An aerial photo shows the sunrise over the Platte River and sandpit lakes in the Fremont area in Dodge County. Fowler, June 5, 2019. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
A boy and girl fish from their campsite at Fremont Lakes SRA in Dodge County. Fowler, Aug. 2, 2014. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Halloween campsite decorating contest and trick-or-treating at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. Nguyen-Wheatley, Oct. 16, 2021. Copyright Nebraskaland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
A family plays in the water on the swim beach at Victory Lake at Fremont Lakes SRA. Copyright Nebraskaland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Powerboating is allowed on lakes 10 and 15. All other lakes are open to non-power craft and electric trolling motors. For safety and to ease congestion, towing more than two individual skiers behind any boat is prohibited at Victory Lake.
Largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish are available in the various lakes. Additionally, muskies are stocked in Lake 20 and rainbow trout are seasonally stocked in Lake 2. The area boasts excellent access for shore anglers, five floating and four ADA-accessible fishing piers, five fishing decks, two ADA-accessible fishing decks and eight fishing nodes.
For more information on fishing opportunities here and at parks across the state, visit the interactive public fishing areas map. This map provides detailed information on available species, regulations, public boat ramps, fish cleaning stations and ADA-accessible boat ramps and docks, among other features in reservoirs, lakes, streams and rivers statewide. Lake contour maps are available for some lakes, as well.
Fremont SRA offers several day use picnic areas throughout the area.
Swimming is permitted in buoyed areas only. There are no lifeguards on duty.
The Group Lodge at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area is the perfect location to host a family reunion, wedding, meeting or other group event. The Group Lodge offers 1,500 square feet of open indoor space, as well as an 1,800-square-foot deck overlooking Lake 16. Wireless internet and audio-visual equipment are provided. Other amenities include a kitchenette with refrigerator, sink and microwave; wireless internet; audio-visual equipment; and restrooms. Contact the park for rates or to make a reservation call 402-471-1414.
A concession stand on Victory Lake offers soda, snacks, bait and other supplies. Additional services are available in nearby Fremont.
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (SRA) offers Electric Plus, Electric, Basic and Primitive campsites in four campgrounds. Fremont SRA campgrounds are situated among mature shade trees and provide campers with showers, modern restrooms, drinking water and two dump and fill stations are available.
Camping reservations are available up to 180 days in advance of arrival for half of the electrical campsites. All other camping is first-come, first-served. All campers should check in at the park office upon arrival. For those camping without reservations, please go to park office upon arrival to check availability and register to camp.
Fremont State Recreation Area offers a group facility available for rent. Visit our pricing page for details.
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.
Reservations
Reservations are accepted for cabins, lodge rooms, and group lodges up to one year in advance of the arrival date. Reservations for camping are accepted up to 180 days in advance of arrival date. The Reservation Call Center hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (CT) and closed on holidays.
