Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

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Facts about Johnson Lake State Recreation Area:

Overview of Johnson Lake State Recreation Area - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information : Excellent camping and water sports are hallmarks of this ever popular area 10 miles south of Lexington Though relatively small at 68 acres this SRA packs a lot of outdoor fun and provides three access points to the 2068-acre lake It is the heart of a complex of lakes on the Tri-County Canal south of I-80 between Lexington and Cozad It provides fine outdoor recreation opportunities especially when joined with its neighbors Gallapher Canyon SRA Elwood Reservoir WMA Plum Creek and Phillips Canyon J

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in Johnson Lake State Recreation Area: Johnson Lake offers excellent angling for a variety of fish, including walleye, white bass and wipers. Campers will find electrical hookups, nonpad sites, showers, modern restrooms, dump station, water, picnic tables, grills, shelters, vault toilets, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations, swimming beach and accessible fishing piers.

Contact Information:
Address:Johnson Lake SRA, 1 East Park Dr. 25A. Elwood, NE 68937-9804
Phone No:(308) 785-2685

Hotels Close to Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

  • Days Inn Lexington Ne (7 miles - starting at $39)
  • Hampton Inn Kearney Ne (39 miles - starting at $68)
  • Americinn Kearney (40 miles - starting at $64)
  • Country Inn Suites Kearney (40 miles - starting at $75)
  • Motel 6 Kearney (40 miles - starting at $44)
  • Comfort Inn Kearney (40 miles - starting at $59)
  • Americas Best Value Inn (50 miles - starting at $75)
  • Days Inn Suites (53 miles - starting at $57)
  • Attractions Near Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

    Beaches

    Ocean Beach County Park (112 miles)

    Lakes

    Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area (28 miles)
    Willow Creek State Recreation Area (156 miles)
    Walgren Lake State Recreation Area (196 miles)
    Atchison State Fishing Lake (257 miles)
    Lake Thompson (276 miles)

    National Parks

    Homestead National Monument (160 miles)
    Chimney Rock National Historic Site (190 miles)
    Scotts Bluff National Monument (214 miles)
    Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (233 miles)
    Badlands National Park (236 miles)

    River

    Dismal River (79 miles)
    Elkhorn River (136 miles)
    Smoky Hill River (140 miles)
    Arkansas River Valley (209 miles)
    Nebraska National Scenic River (220 miles)

    State Parks

    Fort Kearney State Historical Park and Recreational Area (40 miles)
    Prairie Dog State Park and Norton Wildlife Area (60 miles)
    Smith Falls State Park (154 miles)
    Mushroom Rock State Park (166 miles)
    Platte River State Park (191 miles)
    For more Information about Johnson Lake State Recreation Area Kindly visit the official website:http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=94

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