Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

About Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

A busy irrigation-canal lake open to everything from sailboats to personal watercraft, with an archery range and a hike-bike trail ashore. Most electric sites carry 50-amp service; 24 run at 30.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water
• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Basic
• Electric

Contact

Upcoming events at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

• Halloween Haunt at Johnson Lake SRAOct 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Event details and registration are on the Nebraska Game and Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves

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Nearby state parks

• Phillips Canyon State Recreation Area
• Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area
• Midway State Recreation Area
• Sandy Channel State Recreation Area
• Medicine Creek State Recreation Area
• Union Pacific State Recreation Area