State Recreation Area

Blue River State Recreation Area

Seward County, NebraskaAbout 32 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Not posted
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
outdoornebraska.gov(402) 796-2362

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Seward County, about 10 miles northwest of Crete, Blue River State Recreation Area covers about 32 acres.

Things to do include hunting in season, fishing, and wildlife watching.

Things to do

FishingHuntingWildlife viewing and birding

Fishing

Fishing

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Vault or pit toilets

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
150 County Road 294 Road
Lincoln, NE 68524-8814
Nearest town
Crete — about 10 mi northwest (straight line)
Coordinates
40.7059, -97.1183
Phone
(402) 796-2362
Email
ngpc.Pawnee@nebraska.gov

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Nearby state parks

Conestoga Lake State Recreation Area
14.3 mi east (straight line)
Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area
16.2 mi northeast (straight line)
Olive Creek State Recreation Area
16.9 mi southeast (straight line)
Bluestem State Recreation Area
17.4 mi east (straight line)
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
22.5 mi northeast (straight line)
Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area
26 mi east (straight line)
Wagon Train State Recreation Area
28.4 mi east (straight line)
Alexandria State Recreation Area
34.6 mi south (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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