Bluestem State Recreation Area

State: Nebraska

Address 1: 3019 Apple Street

City: Lincoln

Zip: 68503

Phone: 402-471-5545

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 219

Camp URL: http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=27

Full Hook: Yes

Anglers especially enjoy this 742-acre state recreation area, situated 2l/2 miles west of Sprague. The 325-acre lake offers diverse action for anglers of all abilities. Opportunity awaits to try for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, walleye, northern pike and wiper among others.

Boating is allowed at Bluestem, and boaters find there is easy access to the water from strategically located ramps. The 417 acres of land around the lake give hunters plenty of room to maneuver for pheasants, quail, squirrel cottontail rabbit, waterfowl and deer.

Campers and picnickers have up-to-date facilities, along with a swimming beach, drinking water, toilets and dump station. There is also an archery range for those who want to sharpen their skills.

Bluestem State Recreation Area campground offers fishing, swimming beach, picnicking and primitive camping.