state recreation areastate park

Calamus Reservoir SRA

state recreation area · NE

Directions
  • fuel station8.6 mi

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About

Located in Nebraska’s beautiful sandhills, Calamus State Recreation Area is among the most popular places for camping, fishing, boating, picnicking and hiking in the state. Features of the area include a 5,123-acre lake and surrounding 4,958 acres of gently rolling land, covered with native grasses and forbs. Some 1.2 miles of the Calamus River and 3.5 miles of other streams meander through the area.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Conoco

    8.6 mi
  • grocery

    Speeds Apple Market

    23 mi
  • attraction

    Garfield County Historical Museum

    8.2 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    0.9 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

  • NE

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/6/2026

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