state recreation areastate park

Willow Creek SRA

state recreation area · NE

  • fuel station2.7 mi

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About

Located 1 ½ miles southwest of Pierce, scenic Willow Creek State Recreation Area draws its name from the meandering stream that feeds the Elkhorn River in northeast Nebraska. The 1,633-acre area includes a 700-acre flood control reservoir with excellent fishing opportunities. The area also boasts picnicking, camping, boating, an 8-mile limestone hike/bike trail and a disc golf course.

Around this stay

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

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    2.7 mi
  • grocery

    Hy-Vee

    12 mi
  • attraction

    Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center

    12 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    0.7 mi

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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