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See the Branched Oak Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: The Salt Creek reservoirs are mostly located west and south of Lincoln, Ne. Holmes Lake is
on the southeast side of lincoln near 70th & Normal Streets.
Factoid: The Salt Creek and Tributaries Flood Control Project was authorized by the Federal Flood
Control Act of 1958 to provide flood damage reduction, water quality, recreation, and fish
and wildlife enhancement. The basin drains a 1645 square mile area encompassing the city
of Lincoln. The 10 Salt Creek lakes provide recreation for local residents and vital
habitat for wildlife. The Corps of Engineers leases all but one of its Salt Creek
Reservoirs to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commision. They are collectively referred to as
the Salt Valley Lakes. Holmes Lake is leased to the City of Lincoln.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
2 Recreation areas at Branched Oak Lake
Branched Oak Dam-Site 18
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Branched Oak Dam-Site 18 Liebers Point
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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