- Archery range
- Camping
- Fishing
State Recreation Area
87770 Willow Ridge Ave. | Long Pine, NE 69217
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Long Pine State Recreation Area is a 153-acre tract of land straddling Long Pine Creek in north-central Nebraska. The area offers tent camping, fishing, hiking and an archery range.
A man fishes for trout in Long Pine Creek at Long Pine State Recreation Area during winter. Photo by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
A group of kids explore at the edge of Long Pine Creek at Long Pine State Recreation Area during springtime. Photo by Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Tubers ride float down Long Pine Creek past a campground at Long Pine SRA. Photo by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley, Nebraskaland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Long Pine creek offers some of Nebraska’s best trout fishing. Anglers can take the hiking trail alongside the creek and over the bridge which both provide great access to the coldwater stream. Both rainbow trout and brown trout inhabit the stream through natural reproduction in its gravel beds as well as supplemental stocking.
Hunting opportunities near Long Pine SRA include deer, rabbit, squirrel and turkey on 160 acres of land. Hunting is permitted in the Wildlife Management Area only.
Long Pine State Recreation Area is home to a one-mile scenic hiking trail.
Long Pine is a popular day use spot and offers 50 picnic tables, 28 grills and three shelters located within the campsites.
An archery range is available in the northern section.
Beginning in Norfolk and spanning 317 miles west to Chadron, the Cowboy Trail is one of the largest Rails-to-Trails projects in the United States. The trail is developed between Norfolk and Valentine, consisting of 187 miles of crushed limestone surfacing. The trail runs through the south end of the town of Long Pine, which is just south of the park.
Located just 11 miles north of Long Pine State Recreation Area, Keller Park is a must-see if you are exploring the area. The forested park offers great fishing, hiking, camping and wildlife-watching opportunities.
Located northwest of Long Pine SRA, Smith Falls is approximately a one-hour drive and well worth the trip to see Nebraska’s tallest waterfall. Smith Falls a beautiful place to camp, fish, hike and explore.
Long Pine offers Basic camping for $15/night. It has eight camping pads without electricity, as well as 21 non-pad Basic sites without electricity. Camping at Long Pine SRA is all first-come, first-served; campers must register their nightly camping fees in a raised, locked box called an Iron Ranger. Self-service envelopes are provided at each station and accept cash or checks only. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30 day period.
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. Call the Reservation Call Center at 1-844-637-2757 (1-844-NEPARKS) or book online.
