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Brownville State Recreation Area

 
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22 acres (0 water)
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(AreaID: 36)

Contact Information:
Brownville SRA
RR 1 Box 30
Shubert,  NE  68437-9801
Phone: (402) 883-2575

Please note: Brownville SRA is now open again. There is limited boat/trailer parking as not all silt and debris has been removed after the flood waters. As of this date the campground and picnic areas at Brownville have not been thoroughly cleaned up. The park is open to the public but camping and picnicking opportunities are limited. For more information, please contact Indian Cave State Park staff at (402)883-2575.

Summary

Situated just southeast of Brownville, this 22-acre area is home to the historic Meriwether Lewis Dredge Museum, operated by the Meriwether Lewis Foundation. It offers boating access to the mighty Missouri River, with an excellent boat ramp and dock. Activities and facilities include camping (14 hard-surfaced pads), picnicking, shelters, drinking water and latrines.

Attractions

Brownville has a surprising array of things to offer tourists. A winery, arboretum, and riverboat rides make this unique town well worth the visit.

Overnight Accommodations
Camping Facilities:
12 camping pads without electricity

Brownville is a 22-acre tract of land adjacent to the Missouri River. The area offers primitive camping, boating access to the Missouri River, fishing and picnicking.


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: 18
Grills: 18
Shelters: 1
Shelters w/ elec.: 0

Boating: Yes

Types: All
Ramps: 1
Docks: 0
Fuel Avail.: No
Boat Rental: No
River Access: Yes

Fishing: Yes

Cleaning Stations: 0

Swimming: No

Pools: 0
Beaches: 0

Concessions: No

Visitor Center: No

Office on Site: No

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