Minatare Lake SRA
state recreation area · NE
- fuel station8.1 mi
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About
At 2,158 acres, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area is the Panhandle’s largest body of water, attracting thousands of anglers, campers, water skiers and swimmers each year. Lake Minatare boasts excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, while irrigating thousands of acres in the North Platte Valley. It’s surrounded by notable historic and recreational sites such as North Platte National Wildlife Refuge, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Scotts Bluff National Monument and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 8.1 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 8.8 mi
grocery
Target
- 8.7 mi
attraction
Dino
- 1.0 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- NE
Reservations & demand
Lead time: Unknown
Not enough historical Recreation.gov reservation samples for this place yet. Historical demand only — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/10/2026
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