State Parks Near Fremont, Nebraska
19 state park units lie within 50 miles of Fremont, including 5 parks across the line in Iowa. The closest is Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, about 3 mi west of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area3 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 19 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 154 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Fremont, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Fremont; driving distance is usually longer.
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area
Visitors come for winter sports, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area →Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area
In Saunders County, about 2 miles north of Wahoo, Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area covers about 1,597 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area →Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Two Rivers State Recreation Area →Dead Timber State Recreation Area
The park supports hunting in season, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Dead Timber State Recreation Area →Memphis Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include hunting in season, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Memphis Lake State Recreation Area →Summit Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include winter sports, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Summit Lake State Recreation Area →Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Atkinson State Historical Park →Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Things to do include boating, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilson Island State Recreation Area →Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Eugene T. Mahoney State Park →Schramm Park State Recreation Area
The park supports biking, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Schramm Park State Recreation Area →Pelican Point State Recreation Area
Things to do include winter sports, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pelican Point State Recreation Area →Platte River State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Platte River State Park →Louisville State Recreation Area
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Louisville State Recreation Area →Lake Manawa State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Manawa State Park →Branched Oak State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Branched Oak State Recreation Area →Loess Hills State Forest
Its trail network totals roughly 60 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Loess Hills State Forest →Preparation Canyon State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Preparation Canyon State Park →Lewis and Clark State Park
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lewis and Clark State Park →Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area
Visitors come for horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Fremont
- Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 3 mi west · Campground listed
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area 17 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Dead Timber State Recreation Area 22 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Memphis Lake State Recreation Area 23 mi south · Campground listed
- Summit Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Fremont
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area 17 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park 30 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Platte River State Park 34 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lewis and Clark State Park 45 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Fremont
- Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 3 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area 17 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Summit Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park 30 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Platte River State Park 34 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 5 more in the list above
Hiking near Fremont
- Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 3 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Dead Timber State Recreation Area 22 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Memphis Lake State Recreation Area 23 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Summit Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Fishing near Fremont
- Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 3 mi west · Fishing listed
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Dead Timber State Recreation Area 22 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Memphis Lake State Recreation Area 23 mi south · Fishing listed
- Summit Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Fremont
What is the closest state park to Fremont?
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area is the closest, about 3 miles west of Fremont in a straight line. Next are Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area and Two Rivers State Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Fremont?
19 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Fremont have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, Two Rivers State Recreation Area and Dead Timber State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Fremont?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Fremont?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Omaha, NE26 mi southeast
- Near Lincoln, NE45 mi south
- Near Columbus, NE45 mi west
- Near Norfolk, NE63 mi northwest
- Near Sioux City, IA73 mi north
- Near Beatrice, NE82 mi south
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.