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Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area

Facts about Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area:

Overview of Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information : Another fine water-oriented area Sherman Reservoir has a 2845-acre lake and 4721 land acres 5 miles northeast of Loup City The primitive camping includes 360 non-pad sites Other facilities include picnic tables and shelters water dump station modern restrooms vault toilets 3 boat ramps fish cleaning stations coin-operated showers and concession Sherman Dam located on Oak Creek was completed by the US Bureau of Reclamation in January 1962 The dam is a homogeneous rolled earth-filled structure 134

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area: Fishing and power boating are the mainstays of this central Nebraska reservoir. Rugged drainage ways branch off the main reservoir body providing interesting bays and coves and outstanding fishing opportunities. Walleye fishing is good along the dam during the spring spawning run, and a few largemouth bass and many crappie can be taken in the bays, off points or in the underwater cover from midspring to early summer. During summer, white bass and catfish can be caught nearly everywhere on the la

Contact Information:
Address:Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area, RR 2, Box 117 , Loup City, NEBRASKA, 68853-9642
Phone No:(308) 745-0230

Hotels Close to Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area

  • Days Inn Grand Island (37 miles - starting at $54)
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  • Americas Best Value Inn (38 miles - starting at $75)
  • Hampton Inn Grand Island (38 miles - starting at $79)
  • Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside (41 miles - starting at $52)
  • Embassy Suites Omaha La Vist (42 miles - starting at $89)
  • Super 8 Mtl O Neill Ne (42 miles - starting at $44)
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  • Attractions Near Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area

    Beaches

    Ocean Beach County Park (171 miles)

    Lakes

    Willow Creek State Recreation Area (90 miles)
    Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area (94 miles)
    Walgren Lake State Recreation Area (212 miles)
    Lake Thompson (217 miles)
    Atchison State Fishing Lake (227 miles)

    National Parks

    Homestead National Monument (129 miles)
    Chimney Rock National Historic Site (225 miles)
    Pipestone National Monument (227 miles)
    Badlands National Park (228 miles)
    Scotts Bluff National Monument (250 miles)

    River

    Elkhorn River (76 miles)
    Dismal River (78 miles)
    Smoky Hill River (174 miles)
    James River (235 miles)
    Nebraska National Scenic River (245 miles)

    State Parks

    Fort Kearney State Historical Park and Recreational Area (43 miles)
    Prairie Dog State Park and Norton Wildlife Area (118 miles)
    Smith Falls State Park (130 miles)
    Platte River State Park (141 miles)
    Waubonsie State Park (173 miles)
    For more Information about Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area Kindly visit the official website:http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=160

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