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Wagon Train Lake State Recreation Area
Hickman Rd, Lincoln, NE 68503, United States
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Me
Review №1

Great lake when the blue algae and ecoli havent struck yet. Coming for years and is one of our favorite swimming, fishing, and camping lake!

Ot
Review №2

Great lake plenty of space to fish or camp. There is clean outhouses with plenty of space inside. I have caught bass, catfish and sunfish out the lake but nothing over 2 pounds yet. There is a smaller town near but with a gas station and true value.

Ne
Review №3

One of my favorite lakes in this area of Nebraska. Good job keeping it clean and campers do great. Wonderful place to take family.

Ca
Review №4

Nice campground, kept clean, our only complaint was that we drove several hours to get here to camp, kayak, and swim. When we got to the swim beach there was a sign stating that due to bacteria in the water, swimming was NOT recommended. It would have been nice to know that before we got there.

Bo
Review №5

Great place to take the kids and just chill with the family and some friends

Do
Review №6

So peaceful. Celebrated brothers birthday.

Ta
Review №7

Go camping and hage so fun with family and friends.

Se
Review №8

Nice fishing lake. Would be better with a boat

Ta
Review №9

Great place to visit. Quiet location. Beautiful sunsets. Received a 4 because the dump site was not working.

Wi
Review №10

Nice camping and swimming area. Has a cool hiking trail.

Al
Review №11

Great place to camp, great tent camping near the water and a nice sandy beach area for swimming.

Be
Review №12

Fish werent biting, but very nice area.

Ch
Review №13

Beautiful area and a lovely park! Trails were not maintained but that made it an adventure! Will need to protect from ticks and chiggers when it gets warmer!

La
Review №14

Edit as of 7/15/2018: Kayak, canoe and SUP put in area on south side of like is not well monitored and as a result is overrun with swimmers, people just using beach area, and boats docking. Even with a No Swimming sign it is ignored by virtually everyone taking up space here. No longer a good place to paddle. Super sad to see it slide because park staff aren’t making visits and enforcing areas. I’ve observed countless paddlers having to cart their boats from way up the drive because other people there aren’t using the put in correctly.Respectful boaters and campers alike, best place to be in this area. Great swimming beach, good facilities, enough shoreline for a longer paddle on the kayak. The separate canoe/kayak put in makes my day!!!! Nothing but great experiences here for years, camping and kayaking.

Br
Review №15

Plenty of campsites with electricity, close enough to Hickman that you can run in for bait and a bite

Ni
Review №16

Nice place to walk your dog!

Al
Review №17

Smaller park area, but if you want to do some shore fishing, this is a great place.

J
Review №18

Nice lake. I didnt see anyone catch a fish. Might have been a bad day.

Au
Review №19

Well taken care of area, clean lake, clean grounds. Would camp here again and again. The best, well kept lake I had camped at this year!

Sc
Review №20

I always enjoy this park. Far enough away from town to feel like camping, but close enough to get home when you need to. Its day site was run over by geese and goslings that were adorable.The camping sites are spaced nicely and have what you need. Nice waterfront and boat launch and the lake is good for water skiing or tubing.Facilities are kept nice and clean making this park a joy to visit.

An
Review №21

Good time date night on paddle boards with paddlelyfe

Ja
Review №22

Fun place to camp and fish.

Ki
Review №23

Nice catfish lake but no wake

Ja
Review №24

Good time with fam

Ti
Review №25

Dont know I, havent been there.

He
Review №26

Lovely lake for kayaking.

c
Review №27

Small lake good fishing

Ra
Review №28

Good hunting and fishing

Xa
Review №29

Used to be a decent lake for fishing. Hasnt been for a few years, for me anyway. Wish you could drive the dam. Or more paths around the lake for walking or biking would be nice

j
Review №30

Great swim beach, gets busy on weekends.

De
Review №31

Because we could have a picnic and social distance at the same time....just to get out....blue skys.

Ki
Review №32

Nice quiet camping and big catfish

An
Review №33

I knew this place was here somewhere, but not a single sign. Just figured the directions out with GPS despite advice that the road in was closed. I couldnt tell whether the place was open or not, but I just assumed it was. Lots of gunshots early the next morning. Neat old cemetery close to the campground.

Sk
Review №34

Wagon Train is always one of my familys favorite camping destinations. its very peaceful, generally not a large crowd, and a nice lake to swim, kayak, fish.We always come back, good proximity to Lincoln and Omaha and Im at ease nearby if you need to get supplies.

Ra
Review №35

If you are bored of going all the time same parks in Lincoln, then this is the one you should definitely try once. Little away out of the town with a big enough lake and enough picnic and walking areas.

Ka
Review №36

Really quick drive from Lincoln. Cute little area with trails around the lake. Plenty of frogs to catch :)Our dog loves to visit and play

Av
Review №37

Well kept, nice roomy campsites, plenty of room for kids to play (and adults), nice scenery, off the beaten path.

Ma
Review №38

Its a no-wake lake, thats good for recreational swimming, kayaking, fishing, and other activities. Theres a nice Beach area, and a big grassy area for grilling and chilling. Make you get a park pass or sticker because its patrolled regularly by rangers and you dont want a ticket.

Pe
Review №39

Really enjoyed the day looking out over the lake and taking in the fresh air.

Mi
Review №40

We fish this lake numerous times a year for different tournament series. Weve caught some good sized fish and always release back. My only complaint is I wish people would CPR more for they can grow in size instead of keeping them.

An
Review №41

Its a nice to place to hang out with family and friends to cook out, go camping, or just spend time swimming in the lake. Once you get your sticker for the year or for the day its well worth going to Wagen train. Everytime I am there its usually well kept clean and sometimes they can keep the sand grated and nice and smooth

Ro
Review №42

Awesome place to get out and just enjoy nature.

Mi
Review №43

Not as fishy as it was 30 years ago, but still a nice lake with lots of access.

ke
Review №44

It was a nice comfortable night & morning & the fish was biting from the bank! Caught 3 nice catfish that were keepers!! Couldnt be any better fishing with my Nephew!!!

Je
Review №45

Great place for a quick camping trip, only about 25 mins outta town.

Ja
Review №46

Great lake to fish and kayak. Had a nice little swimming beach for the family

vi
Review №47

It was a hot day

Fr
Review №48

Nice lake slightly hidden and not as known as others. Few tables, fewer shaded tables but plenty of trees.

As
Review №49

I love this hidden gem. Just right outside of Lincoln to get away and relax

jo
Review №50

During the summer we try to take the kids to this lake at least once a week. Very family friendly. Even if it seems to be crowded the beach area is big enough to handle a lot of people...always plenty of room to swim and have fun in the sun!

Jo
Review №51

Great place to go swimming and campany it is a pretty clean Lake and not always so packed like a lot of lakes are

Ca
Review №52

A fun place to spend the afternoon! You can swim when the weather is nice. Camping is great (both tent and camper). Options for hiking as well. My family has many great memories here!

MR
Review №53

Actully pretty good for my 1st time there .was not crowded and the lake was in great shape .the bathrooms there really need action taken onnthe as they were super dirty and smelled very badly ! Besides that all around a great place to go ! Will be going back

Mu
Review №54

Nice place for camping with friends and family. Nice view to the nature with wide view.

Te
Review №55

Great lake, no shower facilities. Campgrounds well maintained.

Tr
Review №56

Really Cool Place

Th
Review №57

I swim often its local to where I live and the people there are fine 7 out of ten also ment for 4 and a half star review phone is stupid lol any way if your local its a great way to cool off

Du
Review №58

Great camping, fishing, and beach for hanging with family and friends. Entire lake is No Wake. Pontoon, fishing boats, paddle boards, canoes, kayaks et cetera are allowed and encouraged!

Bo
Review №59

Lovely park!

Je
Review №60

Had a good vantage point to watch the lightning!

Ch
Review №61

Drove all over looking for it, never found it, gave up.

Ka
Review №62

Had a lot of fun here there was a lot of algae though.

Jo
Review №63

The water is good. There are marked trails that are not maintained. We walked about 30 yards before we turned around... it was too overgrown. But the beach and the canoeing were great.

Cl
Review №64

One of my favorite lakes.

Do
Review №65

Its a beautiful lake with good campgrounds and fishing opportunities

Am
Review №66

The area around the beach is nice. However the sand is not good its basically pebbles.

Al
Review №67

Nice area

Ja
Review №68

Small park with pretty view of lake. Not very many camping spots

La
Review №69

Peaceful. Friendly geese families. Close to Lincoln.

Ja
Review №70

Great lake. Just wish I could catch a damn fish ....

Ma
Review №71

A great campground but not enough sites. If you want a spot you better get on at least three days early.

Am
Review №72

Great fun fishing for crappie! This place is beautiful, and the swimming g beach is very clean.

Bu
Review №73

Good lake for fishing and swimming! People arent great about picking up after themselves, though, and if you venture into tall grass in search of a fishing spot, youll want to protect yourself from chiggers.

Da
Review №74

I was out there today for 5 hours. I walked the beach and picked up trash. I dont mind it but we didnt see one Game Warden. The beach isnt even a beach. Its all pebbles with dirt/sand mixture. Glass all over the beach.

Le
Review №75

Free getaway location in Nebraska this ones hard to beat kayak access boat launch area and several campsite.

Kr
Review №76

It was an awesome area to do a baptism

Ma
Review №77

Great lake. Very beautiful. A few things that need to be fixed or cleaned up but other than that I loved it

Ji
Review №78

Beautiful area offering boating, camping and fishing with an abundance of hiking trails.

Er
Review №79

First grill of 2020 in the books!

Gr
Review №80

Great camping nice swimming area. Quiet peaceful good fishing.

Br
Review №81

Peaceful

Ry
Review №82

Great intimate Lake for Dates, camping, fishing Etc.

Ne
Review №83

Very nice

Ma
Review №84

Good place to camp and fish.

Re
Review №85

Weve been going to Wagon Train Lake for years and have always enjoyed the friendly people and the lake is always nice and clean. But I could do without the goose poip all over the beach. ( But I know it cant be helped ). Renita Worrell

Za
Review №86

Great place but alot of trash in the water people dont seem to know how to treat it

Ba
Review №87

Great place to sit and enjoy nature. Great fishing if you are patient. Very clean park

Br
Review №88

Good place to fish

Br
Review №89

Enough wild area to make a hike enjoyable

Cl
Review №90

Clean park and alot of fun!

CH
Review №91

Fishing has gone WAY down hill here in the last several years. Open water and hard water included.

Cl
Review №92

Great birding. Peaceful escapes on the north end.

Al
Review №93

Windy today very few people at lake. Had a good time

Lu
Review №94

Love this place! This is the only spot we seem to go swim at.

Ky
Review №95

Great place for swimming and fishing plus boating and taking your dog but go on the other side of the dam

Da
Review №96

A beautiful and simple State Park. Close to Lincoln for a fun day!

Ro
Review №97

Lots of great memories camping and fishing with friends and family over the years..

Bi
Review №98

They turned it into a trailer park! Used to be cool! Bit of a drive for us. Dont think we will go back.

De
Review №99

Pretty well maintained.

Sa
Review №100

Quick and easy to get to. Clean and never too busy. Great place for the whole family.

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  • Address:Hickman Rd, Lincoln, NE 68503, United States
  • Site:http://outdoornebraska.gov/wagontrain/
  • Phone:+1 402-471-0641
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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