The Top 20 Lakes in Nebraska
Looking to visit the best lakes in Nebraska? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Nebraska’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Holmes Lake Park
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Holmes Lake Park is a regional park in Lincoln that features exercise paths, sporting fields, and a number of recreational amenities free to all users. This is a big park …
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Standing Bear Lake (Standing Bear Reservoir)
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Standing Bear Lake has many miles of paved trails and picnic areas. It is named after Ponca leader Chief Standing Bear. The lake is also open to fishing and kayaking.
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Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area
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The recreation area is 450 acres, with a 105 acre reservoir. There is a great paved multi-use trail around the lake and a lovely green space next to the lake. …
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Childs Hollow
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Childs Hollow is a pond named after Charles Childs, a pioneer who once owned much of what is today Fontenelle Forest. There is a boardwalk that descends down to the pond. This is a great place to sport wildlife!
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Inez Boyd Fountain
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Beautiful park with a large central lake in the middle, because it is still quite new there is unfortunately no shade from trees here.
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Branched Oak Lake North Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The Branched Oak North Loop, also known as Area 7, is a highly rated mountain biking trail that is open to hikers. The trail has short ups and downs and …
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Prairie Queen Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The trail around the lake is paved concrete and is flat. There is very little shade but the view of the lake and wildlife makes for a nice scenic hike.
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Frog Lake
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Unfortunately, when we were there in autumn 2023, it was completely dried out.
Unfortunately, when we were there in autumn 2023, it was completely dried out
Unfortunately, when we were there in autumn 2023, it was completely dried out
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Two Rivers State Recreation Area
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The Two Rivers State Recreation Area is a scenic outdoor haven situated along the Platte River in Nebraska. The area spans over 600 acres and offers various activities such as …
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Glenn Cunningham Lake
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The lake was created in 1977 for recreation and flood management. It was drained in 2006 for restoration and reopened in 2010. The lake is open to sailing and has …
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Carter Lake Boardwalk
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The boardwalk takes you out over Carter Lake near the Narrows. Interestingly, the view across to the peninsula within the crescent-shaped lake is of Iowa, even though the rest of the land west of the Missouri is Nebraska.
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