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Bluestem State Recreation Area

Park Snapshot Lancaster County 3 W of Sprague Lat: 40.63915 Lon: -96.80171 Aerial Map 742 acres (325 water) Click region for new search (AreaID: 27) Attractions Overnight Accommodations Facility Details Campground/Cabin Maps Driving Directions Contact Information: Bluestem SRA 3019 Apple Street Lincoln,  NE  68503 Phone: (402) 471-5545 Marvin.Kunze@nebraska.gov

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.

Camping Facilities: 19 camping pads without electricity 200 non-pad sites without electricity

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