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Dead Timber State Recreation Area

Park Snapshot Dodge County 5 N, 1.5 E Scribner Lat: 41.71698 Lon: -96.69138 Aerial Map 200 acres (50 water) Click region for new search (AreaID: 59) Attractions Overnight Accommodations Facility Details Campground/Cabin Maps Driving Directions Contact Information: Dead Timber SRA 227 County Road & 12 Blvd Scribner,  NE  68057 Phone: (402) 664-3597 Tom.Homes@nebraska.gov

This 200 acre area near Scribner on the Elkhorn River has 50 acres of water and offers good camping, picnicking, fishing and non powered boating. The area has 17 pads with 30-amp electrical hookups, primitive camping, drinking water and latrines.

If you’re looking for an area that could be labeled a hidden gem, the Dead Timber State recreation area fits the description. Depending on the day of week, time of year…you may have the park mostly to yourself.

Dead Timber lies amidst the oxbow waters of the Elkhorn River. In fact, a neighboring wildlife management area also provides opportunity for fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.

Camping Facilities: 17 camping pads with electrical hookups* 25 non-pad sites without electricity *20/30-amp. non-reservable campsites

Due to budget cuts, mowing routines in some park areas will be reduced and concentrated around holiday weekends. Not only in the 25 primitive camp areas but possibly around the 17 camp pad areas with electricity. Plan for that possibility. You will need to pack your own trash out as well. However, water, electricity, and three restrooms will remain in service.

Do not be discouraged by having to do a little personal maintenance. Dead Timber is a scenic parcel of paradise. A couple of ponds provide fishing with electric or non powered boating permitted. Gaze out from the stone shelter…or carry your lounge chair to a choice spot…and wildlife is likely to present itself at any time.