Bluestem SRA
Branched Oak SRA
Bridgeport SRA
Enders Reservoir SRA
Fort Kearny SRA
Fremont Lakes SRA
Johnson Lake SRA
Lake Maloney SRA
Lake McConaughy SRA
Swimming beaches
Three boys play on the swim beach in Area 1 at Pawnee State Recreation Area in Lancaster County. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Scenes at Area 2 swim beach at sunset at Wagon Train Lake SRA near Hickman. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Swanson Reservoir SRA/WMA. Republican River reservoir near Trenton in Hitchcock County. Swim Beach at Spring Canyon. Joslyn Hammond (Hammond (pink vest with shark fin), Alaina Haddix (red vest), Rachel Jarecke (dark blue vest), Katalena Garza (light blue vest), McKenzie Fair (pink suit no vest) and Zachary Haddix. Haddixes are from Culbertson. All others McCook
People swim at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area. Copyright Nebraskaland, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Pictured is the swim beach at Louisville State Recreation Area in Cass County. Copyright NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Many of Nebraska’s state recreation areas have designated swimming areas and beaches for visitors to enjoy. View state recreation areas with designated swimming areas below.
Aquatic Centers
Cool off at one of our seven Nebraska State Parks spray parks, aquatic centers or floating playgrounds across the state. From traditional pools to zero-entry wave pools, these aquatic centers promise to be exactly what you need when the temperature climbs.
Park Fees
A park entry permit is required and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors or in advance of your arrival online.
Swim safety
Enjoy water-based recreation at Nebraska state parks by following these top tips for staying safe while swimming.
