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Sandy Channel SRA

state recreation area · NE

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  • fuel station1.7 mi
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About

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area provides great opportunities for fishing, floating, kayaking, and primitive camping. This area, located 3 miles south of Elm Creek, encompasses approximately 180 acres, including 52 acres of water in six lakes. Clear water provides a scenic atmosphere for scuba divers. Recent improvements at Sandy Channel include fishing access, boat ramps, picnic tables, grills, hiking trails, kiosk and handicap accessible latrines.

Around this stay

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

  • fuel station

    ONE9 Fuel Stop

    1.7 mi

  • grocery

    Holdrege Market Place

    15 mi

  • attraction

    Fort Kearney Historical Marker

    11 mi

  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    12 mi

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

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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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