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Swim

There is no better place to be than poolside or at the beach in a Nebraska state park during the hot summer months.

A girl jumps off a diving board into a pool.

Aquatic centers

Cool off at one of our seven Nebraska State Parks spray parks, aquatic centers or floating playgrounds across the state. From traditional pools to zero-entry wave pools, these aquatic centers promise to be exactly what you need when the temperature climbs.

Three boys run down the beach at the edge of the water.

Beach swimming

Take a scenic drive to one of 25 Nebraska’s State Recreation Areas with designated swimming beaches and enjoy nature while cooling off from the summer heat.

People play in the water at Wagon Train lake.

Water safety

Don’t forget, whether you’re swimming at a pool, lake, or elsewhere, it’s important to be safe while you’re in the water!

Water quality

Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy conducts weekly sampling for Harmful Algal Blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, and E. coli bacteria at 51 public recreational lakes across Nebraska from May through September, and these results are updated weekly. Samples are typically collected on Mondays and results posted on Fridays.

Find the latest harmful algal bloom and E. coli sampling results

Parks

Parks

At Nebraska’s parks, you’ll find an array of things to see and do.

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Go Camping

Go Camping

Get away and unwind by planning a camping trip with your tent or RV at a Nebraska state park.

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Fish

Fish

From bank fishing to boat fishing, Nebraska offers you everything you need to reel in a good time.

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Park Pricing

A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors, or in advance of your arrival online. View those fees, as well as attraction and amenity pricing.