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BLUESTEM SRA
This 742-acre area has great spots for picnicking
and camping, as well as water sports on the
325-acre lake. Bluestem SRA is located 2.5 miles
west of Sprague and about 20 miles southwest
of Lincoln.
All types of boating are allowed at Bluestem, and
the area has three ramps and docks. Bluestem
offers Basic camping. The area also offers drinking
water, primitive toilets and a dump-and-fill station.
An unsupervised swim beach is also available.
FISHING
Bluestem SRA provides fishing opportunity for
crappie, common carp, largemouth bass, bluegill
and channel catfish.
OLIVE CREEK SRA
Olive Creek SRA is located 2 miles east and ¾
miles south of Kramer.
It has 612 acres of land and water available to
outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Other activities
include Basic camping and picnicking.
FISHING
Although small, the 175-acre lake provides a
quality fishing opportunity for a variety of fish
species including largemouth bass, bluegill,
saugeye and channel catfish.
While all kinds of boats are welcome at Olive Creek
SRA, there is a 5 mph speed limit. One ramp and
two docks are available. Picnic offerings are also
good at Olive Creek SRA, with picnic tables and
grills available for use. There are 50 Basic camp-
sites without electricity scattered throughout the
area. Drinking water and primitive restrooms are
available to campers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Phone: 402-796-2362
Email: ngpc.pawnee@nebraska.gov
THE SALT VALLEY LAKES (CONTINUED):
BLUESTEM AND OLIVE CREEK STATE RECREATION AREAS
BLUE RIVER STATE RECREATION AREA
B
lue River State Recreation area is a day-use
only area that provides walk-in pedestrian river
access for anglers. Blue River SRA is located 9
miles south of the I-80 Seward exit 379. Picnicking
is permitted, though no tables, shelters or grills
are provided.
FISHING
Common carp, channel catfish and flathead catfish
are species present in this stretch of the river.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Phone: 402-796-2362
Email: ngpc.pawnee@nebraska.gov
