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OutdoorNebraska.gov | 11 BRIDGEPORT STATE RECREATION AREA B ridgeport SRA lies adjacent to the North Platte River on the north edge of the town of Bridgeport, on U.S. Hwy. 26 and U.S. Hwy. 385. Those looking for shady campsites and sandy beaches will enjoy a visit to Bridgeport State Recreation Area, a relatively small but popular spot for power-boating and non-motorized water sports, camping and picnicking on the west side of Bridgeport, Nebraska. It encompasses about 326 acres, including 78 acres of water in five sandpit lakes. The park has a variety of amenities including overnight camping, an unsupervised swimming beach and day use picnic shelters, along with fishing and hunting opportunities. Power boats are permitted on the center lake; all other lakes allow only non-powered boats or electric motors. Bridgeport State Recreation Area offers 80 designated Basic camp sites, all of which are first-come, first-served. Each site features a ground grill and picnic table. Sites vary in size and location, but the area has a variety of waterfront, grass and secluded sites available. Amenities include an RV dump and fill station, located near the park entrance; primitive restrooms; garbage containers throughout the area; and drinking water at the swimming beach. FISHING There are opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and channel catfish. Stocked trout are available in the middle and northwest lakes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Phone: 308-783-2911 Email: ngpc.lake.minatare@nebraska.gov