Possible 2007 Nebraska BOC Member Gathering

[suddawg]

How many Nebraska members would be interested in a possible gathering next year sometime. I would be happy to coordinate it all, and would like to start early. Can anyone think of some possible places?

Branched Oak
Gavins Point

Please chime in with recommendations. I say open to our Iowa brothers also, since a couple of em that I know live in Council Bluffs which is right accross the river from Omaha.

Let me know ya'll
Thanks

Shane
SudDawg

[pk_powell]

Suddawg:
If I might suggest including Northwest Missouri Also because I would love to meet all of you guys and gals and it wouldn't be too much of a drive for us.
But as I said just a suggestion thanks,pk powell:big_smile:

[JakeW]

i think branced oaks would be great, we can all just wrap around that lake, meet up at certain times of the days and share our tips and ideas and see whats working. if you get us all in on a BBQ or something, i am gonna go out on a branch here and say alot of beer would be a necessity also? wouldnt you all think. i am in. let me know. Jake

[suddawg]

Suddawg:
If I might suggest including Northwest Missouri Also because I would love to meet all of you guys and gals and it wouldn't be too much of a drive for us.
But as I said just a suggestion thanks,pk powell:big_smile:

Oh of course, in fact I wouldn't turn down anyone. That just wouldn't be right. But of course when it comes to Nebraska non-residents you would have to purchase a non-resident liscense (or temporary liscense.) You know just to stay legal.:wink:

Ok, that's one vote for Branched Oak, which is also my first pick. It's rated high for Channels, and we've all heard about them flatheads they've got in there.

I'm a very organized person (damn VIRGO,) so if I get pushy please someone yell at me:big_smile:

SudDawg

[catfishsteve]

Depending on you want to do it and when, I think there are far better places for a BOC gathering than BO in mid-summer, IMO. Branched Oak is very crowded with boats and water ski's on the weekends. Not great for bank fisherman with all the traffic. If you waited until September or did it early in like May, it might be OK especially if you were going to hold this over a whole weekend or something.

It's a good idea though. Let me know if I can help.:big_smile:

[suddawg]

Yeah that's the only think I hate about Branched Oak. If you want to camp you have to get their early a lot of times. But another reason I liked it is because on one side you have the modern camping sites where they have electricity and showers. Of course I don't need these niceties, but if someone did then it would be available. Thanks Steve. Great input.

Shane

[Wil]

i think its a great idea, theres a lake i always go to called burchard lake, its got good fishing and stuff like that and u dont have to worry about those pesky tubers or skiers, the camping is ok too.

[catcatcher311]

I wouldn't think BO would be all that bad Wagontrain and Willow Creek are also some ideas to throw out there.

[fishinjunky]

the missouri river by plattsmouth wouldn't be to bad. i fish their exclusively it has great places to fish such as the railroad that crosses and the platte entering the missouri along with like 12- 15 wing dykes.

[pk_powell]

May I kindly ask why the Beer? Can't we all just have somewhere were we can meet each other and have alot of good fishing and meeting new friends does there alsways have to be alcholol involved? Whatever happened to just good friends good times Ice tea and lemonade,I guess I'm old fashioned just really prefer to be around people who are sober:0a36: pk powell

[AwShucks]

Doesn't Nebraska offer one or two days a year that people can fish withhout a license. The Keystone gathering is always held on the days Oklahoma has its free fishing days...helps the out of state people who have to spend money on gasoline a little.

And, Ms PK, your right. Alcohol need not be a central or even an important part of a gathering of people to develop friendship and fish. But, to each his or her own.

[jailcop2]

Sounds like fun to me !!!!!!
Brian

[TA2D]

Sounds like a plan Shane, just have to start getting things in order now so that when it gets closer we don't have to stress about the little things. What about a little makeshift tourney? I don't know if alcohol is allowed at state parks, but if a person choses to have a beer I don't see a problem with that, when they decide to have a bunch of beer thats when things get out of hand. Let's keep this one going and see if this idea is even feasible.

Aaron

TA2D

[suddawg]

Doesn't Nebraska offer one or two days a year that people can fish withhout a license. The Keystone gathering is always held on the days Oklahoma has its free fishing days...helps the out of state people who have to spend money on gasoline a little.

And, Ms PK, your right. Alcohol need not be a central or even an important part of a gathering of people to develop friendship and fish. But, to each his or her own.

AwShucks you're a genious. Thanks for such a great idea. Nebraska's free fishing day is usually near the end of May. This year it was May 20th.

And I agree that alcohol should not be a reason for going, but I also agree that sometimes kicking back around the campfire, telling fishing stories, with a cold one in hand isn't a bad thing. So as long as everyone is responsible, I don't see a problem with it. Then again like TA2D states, I don't think you can legally drink alcohol on a state park. But that has never stopped my grandfather, my father, everyone else there, and honestly myself.

SudDawg

[suddawg]

Sounds like a plan Shane, just have to start getting things in order now so that when it gets closer we don't have to stress about the little things. What about a little makeshift tourney? I don't know if alcohol is allowed at state parks, but if a person choses to have a beer I don't see a problem with that, when they decide to have a bunch of beer thats when things get out of hand. Let's keep this one going and see if this idea is even feasible.

Aaron

TA2D

I think the idea is very feasible, but it has to be well organized. With the free fishing day, it also includes getting into state parks for free on that day. Now for the out of staters, one day may not be worth the drive. So my next plan would be to take donations to make sure our non-residents are taken care of for park permits and non-resident permits.

SudDawg

[kyhawk]

sounds like blast...looking foward to it...think it would be a great way to meet new people and have a good time and learn a thing or 2....hope it works out

[suddawg]

sounds like blast...looking foward to it...think it would be a great way to meet new people and have a good time and learn a thing or 2....hope it works out

I really want to start working this thing when I get back to the good ol USA in a couple weeks.

SudDawg

[LiquidSteel]

SudDawg,
I would love to fish along side of you. It's always an honor to meet a person that is in your shoes. I pray everyday for all the men and women in uniform to come home standing on their own.

I'd like to throw in my vote for Wagontrain down south of Lincoln. They have "redone" the lake, and Im heading out there monday morning(Labor Day). It's about an hour and a half from Omaha. The local news says that the cats are hittin really good. And I would love to meet other BOC/SOC members too!

As for the alchohol, all state parks here in Nebraska is a big no-no. But some places sell just outside the entrances. And the DNR people will let things slide, if the adults are being responsible about it, and don't get out of hand. Personally, I like to have a few now and then. But I also respect the laws, the rules, and the regulations of all states. So I can live with it or without it.

Kenny

[oldprowler]

At my age I cannot make any real long term commitments BUT I would certainly enjoy doing some NE fishing again and it would just be that much more enjoyable to do it in the company of fellow BOC members. I will follow this thread to see when and where you decide to have it.

[suddawg]

IMO I think The lake of the ozarks in MO would be good But that is just my opinion. We all or maybe not all Know how good the fishing is there and we could get a whole cove there are some really big ones. But that is just may two cents worth.

Lake of the Ozarks would be a killer place to have a gathering, but In all honesty I don't believe it would be the best place for affordability, and time. All of us would have to purchase Missouri non-resident permits, and it would me a much farther drive.

SudDawg

[suddawg]

I would vote for somewhere on the missouri. Missouri conditions might however be unpredictable 6mo in advance.
Wonder if bellview marina allows that (cost?).
Longs landing?

I love fishing on the Missouri, although you are very correct about trying to predict the conditions of the river that far in advance. Speaking of the river, where and how did you catch that monster on your profile?

SudDawg

[onlyriverfish]

I would vote for somewhere on the missouri. Missouri conditions might however be unpredictable 6mo in advance.
Wonder if bellview marina allows that (cost?).
Longs landing?

[shelbygt1979]

IMO I think The lake of the ozarks in MO would be good But that is just my opinion. We all or maybe not all Know how good the fishing is there and we could get a whole cove there are some really big ones. But that is just may two cents worth.

[Wil]

AwShucks you're a genious. Thanks for such a great idea. Nebraska's free fishing day is usually near the end of May. This year it was May 20th.

And I agree that alcohol should not be a reason for going, but I also agree that sometimes kicking back around the campfire, telling fishing stories, with a cold one in hand isn't a bad thing. So as long as everyone is responsible, I don't see a problem with it. Then again like TA2D states, I don't think you can legally drink alcohol on a state park. But that has never stopped my grandfather, my father, everyone else there, and honestly myself.

SudDawg

harlan resivoir allows alcohol, state parks dont allow it but if youre responsible the game and parks people dont mind as long as ur responsible, its the game wardens u gotta watch out for there..

[mspratt]

i think branced oaks would be great, we can all just wrap around that lake, meet up at certain times of the days and share our tips and ideas and see whats working. if you get us all in on a BBQ or something, i am gonna go out on a branch here and say alot of beer would be a necessity also? wouldnt you all think. i am in. let me know. JakeBEER did someone say beer.........You can count me in:lol: :lol: :lol:

[strohcephus]

Shane,

Since this site is about sharing info, I think picking the brains of some of the brothers who were in the trenches planning the National Gathering is a must (maybe you already have) I would think they would have great insight and pointers on doin this thing right down to the last detail.

I do think we should keep this in NE, at least for the inagural year, just for simplicity sake.

Larry

[Wil]

any idea on details yet?

[suddawg]

Sorry ya'll, I haven't been on near as much since I've got back. I still want to set this up at least for the Nebraska members and the immediate surrounding area members. I've been real busy there at STRATCOM at Offutt AFB, but I applied for a security manager position at another unit on base. With that job comes better hours, and normal work days (M-F.) I'm really hoping on this job because I've been told that if I don't get the job, then I should look forward to being reassigned to the 4 star general's personal security detail. Great job for the career, most horrible hours ever (constantly back and forth from Omaha to the Pentagon.) Let's hope for the best.

I'm still looking at Branched Oak as the most likely place. It has been the predominate pick in the poll. Thanks everyone. Later

SudDawg

[eggman]

Ok...that's it, Seesta PK! You better git ready cause I am comin over with my Beer Bong and a cold six of Bud for you....

egg

[catfishsteve]

Poll? Where's the Poll? I missed it!

[suddawg]

Poll? Where's the Poll? I missed it!


Here ya go. Branched Oak still has the most votes.

http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23546&highlight=Nebraska+Gathering

SudDawg

[LiquidSteel]

I just found the following website to help us with information.

http://www.lasr.net/pages/lake.php?Lake_ID=NE03lk001

[SHARON FLEMING]

When my grandson was about 4 he caught a sand sturgeon and it scared the daylights out of him, He is now 12 and still loves to fish and to this day he calls sturgeons UGLY STICK FISH

Welocme to the BOC

[Wil]

whats the word on the gathering so far?

[LiquidSteel]

whats the word on the gathering so far?

And who will be officially in charge? (Just in case I have questions) This will be my first official fishing tournament. And I cant wait to go fishin right now. I got it so bad, Ive been playing "Rapala Pro Fishing" game on my PS2 since saturday!



Kenny

[suddawg]

Don't think anyone is officially in charge. I offered to organize it though, and I think I brought it up in the first place.

SudDawg

[bearhunter]

I think that sounds like a great time and i think branched oaks would be a fun place to have it.

[LiquidSteel]

Don't think anyone is officially in charge. I offered to organize it though, and I think I brought it up in the first place.

SudDawg

I think that sounds like a great time and i think branched oaks would be a fun place to have it.

Im ready for it, I just need some dates to mark on my calendar(so I can plan my vacation days at work). I am so ready to fish along any and all of you that can show up, especially Suddawg. I cant wait to meet you and shake your hand.

By the way, Suddawg, thanks for serving our country, if I havent already told you that. I would be proud to shake the hand of any service woman/man and be very happy/proud to fish along side of you.

Kenny

[suddawg]

Thanks Kenny. At first I was thinking about the end of May around the Nebraska free fishing day, but I've had recommendations for other reasons to have it later in the summer. Sorry I don't have any dates for you. I look forward to getting something set in stone. I'll have to make another poll post on dates. Branched Oaks is the overwhelming choice for the place with over 50% of the vote.

SudDawg
Shane

[sbirnel]

I would go, if Im still in Nebraska. Suddawg, got your PM but cant reply..need to post 3 more times (well two now) before I can PM. But yes, I was stationed at offutt, retired in October after 21 years. I am still living in capehart housing. I have a job lined up that will have me moving to Texas soon...so my Nebraska fishing days may be over, but I really enjoyed fishing here..The Offutt Base Lake has some great fishing if you put in the effort!

[suggy183]

I vote for Wagontrain best ccat lake around for 2 to 5 pounders

[catfishsteve]

I'm up for WagonTrain, for sure!

[Wil]

if the gathering is in may i might not be able to go, i have a trip to europe that im goin on, were leaving june 9th but we have some preparations to do before we leave and they might be at the end of may, its a band thing and we have to learn music and stuff, suddawg when you get the dates pm me and ill let you know whether or not ill be able to go

[suddawg]

Hey ya'll, sorry I haven't been on no way near as much as I should. I've had about the worst two weeks. Without going into detail, I might be getting assignment orders to Germany or be deployed again after March 1st. Don't know which is better. 2 years in Germany or 6 months in hell, I'm going to say Germany. So Wil, maybe I'll be seeing ya in Europe. Later

Suds

[Wil]

Hey ya'll, sorry I haven't been on no way near as much as I should. I've had about the worst two weeks. Without going into detail, I might be getting assignment orders to Germany or be deployed again after March 1st. Don't know which is better. 2 years in Germany or 6 months in hell, I'm going to say Germany. So Wil, maybe I'll be seeing ya in Europe. Later

Suds


haha i doubt it but maybe, im only gonna be there 2 or 3 days though lol

[LiquidSteel]

Anyone still interested in trying to get together here in Nebraska? Ice is finally gone off all the local lakes here. All I need is bait and a thermos full of coffee!

[suddawg]

I just found out that I have a temporary duty assignment I have to go to for the military in June. That along with everything else going on, I don't think I'll be able to work around too much. If anyone wants to take the lead on it, I'll try my hardest to make it. Thanks

SudDawg

[douglas_413]

I would be interested in still having a gathering. It may be possible for me to help set it up. I am just unsure of when I could go and am somewhat limited to where. But if anyone wants me to see what I can do let me know.

By the way I am not trying to step on anyones toes, so if anyone has already started and would like some help let me know.

[fishinjunky]

i think we should get some boats together and have the gathering on a mizzou river sandbar, i'd be willing to volunteer my boat would be good to fish 3 or so people. i think it would be a good chance to hook into some good fish, and their is nothing like camping on a sandbar also. their are several ramps one in ponca, bellvue. i most often frequent the one in plattsmouth and have a few spots where i can pretty much garuntee fish their. also neb city and brownville.

[MO RIVER MAN]

I would be all for that missouri trip. I usually use the bellvue ramp. but would travel.

[LiquidSteel]

I would be interested in still having a gathering. It may be possible for me to help set it up. I am just unsure of when I could go and am somewhat limited to where. But if anyone wants me to see what I can do let me know.

By the way I am not trying to step on anyones toes, so if anyone has already started and would like some help let me know.


You wouldnt be stepping on anyones toes. I would love to get together at a lake somehwhere here. Suddawg has to go away, and I think some of us relied on him to get this "event" together for the rest of us (and that would include me as well).
So I dont know the first thing about getting all organized, but Id be willing to help. Branched Oaks, I beleive won a poll set up by Suddawg just for this event.
http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23546
Who is interested in going, and what dates are you all available?

[douglas_413]

Okay Liquidsteel, I am going to jump into this full swing. If you could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.

If anyone has a problem with this let me know.

I look forward to continueing what Suddawg started but is unable to finish due to a greater responsibility. Thanks for getting the gathering this far.

[LiquidSteel]

Id love to help out. I just dont know what to do. Give me a warehouse full of inventory, and I can get it organized fast. When it comes to people, Im lost. :roll_eyes:
First, we need to find dates that people are willing to go. Then I guess we need to know how many people would be attending. We are going to need to start a new thread under the "Nebraska" section, like a sign up sheet. Have people tell us how many will be in their party etc... Then how many campsites are a vailable, and is it possible to reserve those campsites for the people that have signed up, and pay up front to ensure our reservations. Are you able to find out the cost?
As far as winning biggest fish or any other contest, I dont know how we would give out any prizes. I would like to keep this event as low cost as possible. I do like the idea of fishing "worry free".
I do want to get down there this weekend, or next and look at the lake to make sure its got water in it. Buddy at work told me he was there 3 years ago and it was very low. I have no boat, so I would bank fish. Others with boats, may have issue with no ramp.

I would love to make this happen, and I would appreciate any help from you and any others too.

douglas_413, I pm'd you with personal contact info to get the ball rolling.

Kenny

[LiquidSteel]

Greetings fellow Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri people, and everybody else. This is a thread to find out how many people would like to attend a gathering at Branched Oaks in May, possibley May 18-20th. We need to decide on a weekend, and I need to know how many people would be attending.

I called Branched Oaks office today, and found out the following info:

Primitive camping is $6.00 per night, per tent. Some places are able to hold up to 4 tents comfortably. Sadly the primitive lots are NOT RESERVABLE. But Im trying to get that changed for this event. I make no garuntees.

Pads for campers/fifth-wheels range from $15-$19 per night. The higher cost is for electric, water and sewage all in one.

Each camping location has a picninc table, and fire ring.
I/WE will need to apply for a tournament permit. I have one coming in the mail as of today.

Showers :big_smile: are located in 4 different areas of the park. Campers in area 4 do not have to pay, but must be registered to area 4 to receive this ammenity. The rest of the showers are coin operated.

Also I am told that area 5 is scheduled to be dredged, but they have no time frame as to when they will start.

If you are VERY interested in attending, or are certain that you want to attend, I will get you and your "crew" on our list, and give more details as they become available. Also, the dates above listed are not garunteed as of yet. Douglas_413 and myself are going to do our best to get this going. Any input and knowledge of Branched Oaks would be greatly appreciated.


Kenny

P.S.
Thanks to Suddawg for getting this started, I just hope we can follow through, and make it an anual event.

http://www.lasr.net/pages/lake.php?Lake_ID=NE03lk001&Attraction_ID=NE03lk001a001

[fishinjunky]

MORIVERMAN, i have never used the bellvue ramp but have heard of it. is it a good area to fish? do you have to pay to use it? does it have a dock? sorry for the off topic question it would save me a few miles every time i head to the river.

[pk_powell]

Do you have to have it May 19th thru 20th. Those are the dates for the Missouri gathering at Truman. I have been wanting to meet Suddawg for a long time as we use to email frequently when he was in Kuwait. I hate to ask but I would consider coming if you all could move up the dates a little. Of course I also would want you to do as you think is best and whatever is most feasible for everyone. I don't want to put anyone out or cause a strain of any kind. It was just a suggestion. Please do as you feel is best for all concerned! Thank you! Sister Pat NW Missouri:smile2:

[LiquidSteel]

The dates are most certainly open for change. We need all the input we can get from those who are planning on attending. Any input will be valuable!

[suddawg]

Damn Air Force has me on a US Strategic Command mission. Have to deploy within the U.S. every few months for a couple weeks, and when I'm back here in Nebraska we're working on other security aspects of my job. I'll be more than happy to help out any way I can, I'm just to busy to organize an event like this. My next trip for STRATCOM is in June. Thanks everyone, and again I'm sorry to not finishing what I started.

Shane

[suddawg]

Hey everyone, thanks for keeping this thing going. I really liked the idea of having a gathering for us here in this great state, and figured I would have no problems for organizing it. The Air Force thought otherwise, and inserted me into a new mission for the U.S. Strategic Command. I have to deploy with this new mission within the U.S. every few months. It keeps me from deploying to the sandbox again, but it makes for a hectic time to plan anything. I hope to be able to make it. I have plenty of leave (over 65 days,) and my next mission for STRATCOM won't happen until June. Thanks again eveyrone, and sorry I couldn't finish what I started.

Shane....SudDawg

[LiquidSteel]

Shane, you got nothing to apologize about. Youre serving this great country, andwere all proud of you. Douglas_413 and I are goint to do what we can to get this thing going.
But they have moved my thread to get dates locked in, and now I dont know what to do.:angry:

[LiquidSteel]

Ok people. I got the "Application for Special Occasion Permit" in the mail today, and I need to have it turned in 30 days before the event. We need to lock in some dates, and quick.

(No pressure!) :roll_eyes:

I need to know how many people and what dates work for everyone/most of you. Im sure we wont be able to please everyones schedule, and I know this is short notice. If we need to move it to June, or July, that is ok with me, but I just need to know.

[catfish_jordan]

well kenny june or july would be better for me for many reasons.pick some dates and i might be able to come or even stop by for a day :smile2:

[dafin]

July would work best for me as may and june are filled up with gatherings. When ever you have it I will try to come up

[suddawg]

May or July for me. I wish I new when I'll be gone in June, but it's the best I can do right now. Thanks

SudDawg

[LiquidSteel]

Here are some possible dates:

May 11-13, or 18-20

June 15-17, or 22-24

July 20-22, or 27-29

Let me know what you all think!

[catfish_jordan]

the july ones are the best for me but it all depends on the weather too.:roll_eyes: .in june i have 2 family reunions and a week long trip to calamas resevoir.

[odtimr]

You pick it I'll be there if heavenly possible not so sure if any my compadries or not depends on date. luck

[Wil]

if its in june i cant go... may might need some convincing from school but july would work best for me! ill talk to my dad and grandpa im sure hed want to go. just let me know like always friends. thanks!

[LiquidSteel]

Just got back from Branched Oaks. (I dont work on mondays:ooooh: ) I talked to several staff members there and they told me that the water is only down three feet. All boat ramps are currently accessible and able to launch boats. They could not reserve any sites for us as a group. Site 11 looked to be the best for us. There are plenty of camping spaces, although kinda close together, and it also has a boat ramp, and showers:big_smile: . Everyone will need a State Park Permit, and they sell daily permits for $4.00 a piece.

All flatheads and wipers are strictly catch and release.

The later we go (suumer time), the more boats and jet-skis will be on the lake. So we need to lock in a date soon. I still havent heard from you good people what dates are best for you, Im pretty flexible.

May 18-20 there will be a gathering in Oklahoma, and I dont want to schedule the same dates as that event. Im personally leaning towards June 15-17. But I need more feedback from you people.

Kenny

[suddawg]

The July dates would be best for me.

SudDawg

[odtimr]

Guys a little info. I found. Never fished the lake, but heard it was good fishing if you know what you are doing, and we all do that Right? Luck

Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Website (www.ngpc.state.ne.us)
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
Lancaster County 4 W Raymond 2980 acres (1800 water)
Attractions Overnight Accomodations Facility Details Make Reservations
Contact Information:
Branched Oak SRA
12000 West Branched Oak Rd.
Raymond, NE 68428-9728
Phone: (402) 783-3400
Branched.Oak@ngpc.ne.gov
Summary
Branched Oak, 2½ mi. N of Malcolm via S-55M, is the largest of the Salt Valley Lakes near Lincoln, encompassing 5,595 acres with 1,800 acres of water. The swimming beaches are unsupervised. Full hookups (water, sewer, electric) are available on 12 camping sites. The campgrounds have restrooms, showers, drinking water, and 4 dump stations. There are 338 pad sites, 287 with electrical (213 – 30 amp / 40 – 50-amp). There are 172 electrical and 9 non-electric sites available for reservations. There is ample space for primitive camping.
Attractions
The area has 4 boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, private marina and concession, several miles of hiking, biking and horse trails, including an area where camping is allowed with horses. A nationally recognized dog trial area is located there.
Overnight AccomodationsCamping Facilities:
287 camping pads with electrical hookups*
33 camping pads without electricity
279 non-pad sites without electricity
*20/30/50-amp. 1-year advance reservable campsites
Camping is permitted in nine public use areas around the lake. Facilities and opportunities range from modern to primitive. All campers must register, and overnight camping fees are charged in addition to the required Park Entry Permit. Self-registration stations are located in each campground.
Middle Oak Creek Campground (Area #4) offers hard surfaced campsites with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookups, non-electrical camper pads and tent sites. Middle Oak Creek campers have access to two modern shower buildings and will also find such other facilities as a dump station, playground, pay phone and boat ramp with limited overnight docks.
South Shore Campground (Area #1) offers paved electrical campsites and a modern, coin-operated shower building. This campground has a dump station, a second shower building, and additional campsites.
Area #11 offers a coin operated shower building and a dump station.
All campers must register. Reservations are accepted. Reservations are taken for 50% of the modern camping at Middle Oak and South Shore campgrounds. Reservations are taken up to 1 year in advance of arrival day.
Facility Details
Camping: Yes Water: Yes Modern Restroom: Yes Dump Station: Yes
Showers: Yes Laundry: No
Lodging: No Cabins: 0 Rooms: 0 Dorms: 0 Food Service: No Trails: Yes
Hiking: 7 miles M. Bike: 6 miles Horse: 3 miles Trail Rides: No
Allow Horses: Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area has a 3-mile multi-use trail on the south side of the lake. Visitors can camp with their horses in Area 3. It offers hand pump drinking water, toilets and fire rings.
Picnicking: Yes Picnic Tables: 625 Grills: 588 Shelters: 41 Shelters w/ elec.: 1
Boating: Yes Types: All Ramps: 9 Docks: 49 Fuel Avail.: Yes Boat Rental: Yes River Access: No
Fishing: Yes Cleaning Stations: 2
Swimming: Yes Pools: 0 Beaches: 2
Concessions: Yes
Branched Oak Marina
10001 West Davey Road
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 783-3311
Restaurant, boat rental, fuel, bait, groceries
Visitor Center: No Office on Site: Yes Branched Oak Office
Office Hours are Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
Rest of the year hours are 8 - 4:30 Monday - Friday

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