Pawnee State Recreation Area

About Pawnee State Recreation Area

Six miles of trail for walkers, bikes and horses run round a lake with three ramps and two docks northwest of Lincoln. White bass and walleye are the draw; equestrian and electric camping sit at Lakeview.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🐦 Birding
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

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

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water
• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Basic
• Electric
• Equestrian

Contact

Upcoming events at Pawnee State Recreation Area

• Equinox Kayak at Pawnee SRASep 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

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

🎒 Gear up for Pawnee State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags

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Nearby state parks

• Conestoga State Recreation Area
• Branched Oak State Recreation Area
• Bluestem State Recreation Area
• Blue River State Recreation Area
• Olive Creek State Recreation Area
• Stagecoach State Recreation Area