Willow Creek Sra

About

Willow Creek State Recreation Area sits on the 700-acre Willow Creek Reservoir approximately 4 miles southwest of Pierce in northeast Nebraska. The 1,633-acre area provides quality camping with 100 sites, including 84 electrical pads (64 with 30-amp and 19 with 50-amp service), basic non-electric sites, and equestrian camping with corrals. Facilities include a modern shower house with laundry, vault toilets throughout, potable water, fire grates, and picnic tables at sites. The reservoir offers excellent fishing for crappie, bluegill, bass, catfish, walleye, northern pike, and wipers. Seven handicap-accessible fishing piers line the shore. Boating access includes a boat launch and dock. An 8-mile limestone trail accommodates hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The area also features a swimming beach, disc golf course, archery field course, and two playgrounds. Half of the campsites accept reservations through Nebraska Game and Parks (up to 180 days in advance), while the remainder operate first-come, first-served. A Nebraska park entry permit is required in addition to camping fees. Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and a voluntary firewood restriction asks visitors to burn brought firewood immediately to prevent invasive pests.

Directions

4 miles southwest of Pierce, Nebraska, or approximately 15 miles northwest of Norfolk. Address: 54876 852 Rd., Pierce, NE 68767.