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Access Site NE

Boat Ramp #2

Pawnee Lake-Middle Creek Middle Creek South Branch Middle Creek

Source: nebraska_game_and_parks_commission Updated 1 year ago

City: Lincoln, NE
County: Lancaster County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.83930000, -96.87506667
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Located in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, Boat Ramp #2 provides vehicle access to Pawnee Lake and Middle Creek. This is a convenient put-in and take-out point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring the area. The site is situated within Pawnee recreation area, which offers over six miles of trails for hiking and biking in addition to water-based activities.

**Facilities & Amenities**
The ramp is part of a well-developed recreation area featuring picnic areas, playgrounds, and beaches. An RV dump station is available nearby for those towing larger vessels. Pawnee Dam Site 14 Campground is within 10 miles for overnight stays. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the recreation area. Fishing and boating are the primary recreational activities at this location.

**Nearby Options**
If you're exploring multiple paddling destinations in the region, Yankee Hill Lake (a 208-acre State Recreation Area) is just 3.5 miles away, and Twin Lakes is located 14 miles west near Pleasant Dale. These alternatives offer additional paddling and recreation opportunities within a short drive.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Pawnee Dam-Site 14 Campground
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Nearby Recreation Areas
Yankee Hill Lake Located within
Twin Lakes Located within
Branched Oak Lake Located within
Pawnee Lake Located within