- Archery range
- Camping
- Fishing
State Recreation Area
87770 Willow Ridge Ave. | Long Pine, NE 69217
Long Pine State Recreation Area is a 153-acre tract of land straddling Long Pine Creek in north-central Nebraska. The area offers Basic 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.
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.
Hunting opportunities at Long Pine include deer, rabbit, squirrel and turkey on 160 acres of land.
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 five shelters.
An archery range is available in the northern section.
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. The Reservation Call Center hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (CT) and closed on holidays.
