Calamus State Recreation Area

Park Snapshot Loup County 6 NW of Burwell Lat: 41.87433 Lon: -99.28328 Aerial Map 6312 acres (5124 water) Click region for new search (AreaID: 275) Attractions Overnight Accommodations Facility Details Make Reservations Campground/Cabin Maps Printable Brochure Driving Directions Contact Information: Calamus SRA 42285 York Point Rd Burwell,  NE  68823-9803 Phone: (308) 346-5666 ngpc.Calamus@nebraska.gov

Summary

Nebraska's newest large reservoir and the site of a major fish hatchery, Calamus offers prime fishing and camping in the heart of the Sandhills, 6 miles NW of Burwell. The modern campgrounds have 122 pads with 30/50 amp electrical hookups, plus 55 non-pad sites, modern restrooms, showers, dump station and water. Other facilities include: Unsupervised swimming beach, 5 boat ramps, vault toilets, picnic tables and fish cleaning stations. The area encompasses 11,720 acres, including the 5,124-acre lake.

Calamus Reservoir SRA offers some of the state's finest recreational opportunities. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, sightseeing and hunting are all popular here. The 5,124-acre lake is surrounded by 4,958 acres of gently rolling land, covered with native grasses and forbs. About 1.2 miles of the Calamus River and 3.5 miles of other streams meander through the area.

Another highlight is a trip to the Calamus State Fish Hatchery, located below the dam. The hatchery has self-guided tours and displays on raising fish and other topics.

Camping Facilities: 122 camping pads with electrical hookups* 55 non-pad sites without electricity *20/30-amp. 1-year advance reservable campsites

Calamus is a 5,124-acre lake with an adjacent 1,188 acres of land. The area offers power boating, hiking, picnicking, swimming and Homestead Knolls campground features a shower house, electrical pads and primitive camping. Nunda Shoals campground does not have access to showers but offers electrical pads.