Open

Open for the season through November 2, 2026. Peak season runs April 10 through November 2. Modern facilities typically operate May through mid-October. Check-in is 4 PM, check-out is 2 PM. Quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.

About

Pawnee State Recreation Area encompasses 740-acre Pawnee Lake in Nebraska's Salt Valley, just 4 miles west of Lincoln. The campground provides a range of camping options: 101 all-weather camping pads with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electrical hookups, 34 camping pads without electricity, and 97 non-pad primitive sites. Equestrian camping is also available for guests bringing their own horses. Facilities include modern restrooms, hot showers, drinking water, a dump and fill station, fish cleaning station, and a convenience store with bait and tackle. Four boat docks, a fishing pier, playground, archery range, and hiking trails round out the recreation options. Each campsite comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Reservations are available for 47 sites in Lakeview Campground (sites 22-52), while remaining sites are first-come, first-served using an iron ranger self-registration system. A valid Nebraska park entry permit is required in addition to camping fees.

Directions

Located approximately 4 miles west of Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounding Pawnee Lake in the Salt Valley.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store Yes
Price $30

Vehicle

Max RV Length 53ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (844) 637-2757

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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