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Olive Creek State Recreation Area

 
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1.5 SE of Kramer
612 acres (175 water)
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(AreaID: 131)

Contact Information:
Olive Creek SRA
3019 Apple Street
Lincoln,  NE  68503
Phone: (402) 471-5566

Summary

Olive Creek State Recreation area has 612 acres of land and water available to outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Although small, the 175-acre lake supports a variety of fish from largemouth bass to bluegill to two kinds of catfish, making for a diversity of fishing excitement. Boaters are restricted to 5 mph.

Attractions

This area offers shady primitive tent camping, fishing and picnicking.

Habitat management on the 437 acres of land provides hunters with the possibility of bagging upland game as well as waterfowl and deer. As on all the Salt Valley lakes, only steel shot may be used for waterfowl hunting. Camping and picnic facilities are also available.

Overnight Accommodations
Camping Facilities:
50 non-pad sites without electricity

Camping at Olive Creek is primitive.


Facility Details

Camping: Yes

Water: Yes
Modern Restroom: No
Dump Station: No
Showers: No
Laundry: No

Lodging: No

Cabins: 0
Rooms: 0
Dorms: 0
Food Service: No

Trails: No

Hiking: 0 miles
Mtn. Bike: 0 miles
Horse: 0 miles
Trail Rides: No
Allow Horses: No

Picnicking: Yes

Picnic Tables: 22
Grills: 24
Shelters: 0
Shelters w/ elec.: 0

Boating: Yes

Types: All (5-mph limit)
Ramps: 2
Docks: 8
Fuel Avail.: No
Boat Rental: No
River Access: No

Fishing: Yes

Cleaning Stations: 0

Swimming: No

Pools: 0
Beaches: 0

Concessions: No

Visitor Center: No

Office on Site: No

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