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Overview of Calamus State Recreation Area - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information : Nebraskas newest large reservoir and the site of a major fish hatchery Calamus offers prime fishing and camping in the heart of the Sandhills 6 miles NW of Burwell The modern campgrounds have 122 pads with 3050 amp electrical hookups plus 55 non-pad sites modern restrooms showers dump station and water Other facilities include: Unsupervised swimming beach 5 boat ramps vault toilets picnic tables and fish cleaning stations The area encompasses 11720 acres including the 5124-acre lake Calamus Rese

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in Calamus State Recreation Area: Calamus Reservoir SRA offers some of the state's finest recreational opportunities. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, sightseeing and hunting are all popular here. The 5,124-acre lake is surrounded by 4,958 acres of gently rolling land, covered with native grasses and forbs. About 1.2 miles of the Calamus River and 3.5 miles of other streams meander through the area. Another highlight is a trip to the Calamus State Fish Hatchery, located below the dam. The hatchery has self-guided tours and dis

Contact Information:
Address:Calamus SRA , HC 79 Box 20L , Burwell, NEBRASKA, 68823-9803
Phone No:(308) 346-5666

Hotels Close to Calamus State Recreation Area

Embassy Suites Omaha La Vist (32 miles - starting at $89)

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Americas Best Value Inn (37 miles - starting at $75)

Days Inn Grand Island (78 miles - starting at $54)

Comfort Inn Grand Island (79 miles - starting at $64)

Hampton Inn Grand Island (80 miles - starting at $79)

Days Inn Lexington Ne (80 miles - starting at $39)

Comfort Inn Kearney (82 miles - starting at $59)

Attractions Near Calamus State Recreation Area

Beaches

Ocean Beach County Park (198 miles)

Lakes

Willow Creek State Recreation Area (89 miles)

Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area (113 miles)

Walgren Lake State Recreation Area (179 miles)

Lake Thompson (190 miles)

Waubay Lake (262 miles)

National Parks

Homestead National Monument (167 miles)

Badlands National Park (187 miles)

Chimney Rock National Historic Site (201 miles)

Pipestone National Monument (210 miles)

Scotts Bluff National Monument (227 miles)

River

Dismal River (51 miles)

Elkhorn River (53 miles)

James River (202 miles)

Smoky Hill River (213 miles)

Cheyenne River (215 miles)

State Parks

Fort Kearney State Historical Park and Recreational Area (81 miles)

Smith Falls State Park (88 miles)

Prairie Dog State Park and Norton Wildlife Area (146 miles)

Platte River State Park (169 miles)

Beaver Creek Valley (187 miles)

For more Information about Calamus State Recreation Area Kindly visit the official website:http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=275

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