Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

5th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Join us for the 5th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt at the Main Campground on Saturday, October 12th!   Activities: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Kids' games and pumpkin painting will be in the C area 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Campground Trick-or-Treating 5 p.m.: Campsite decorating contest judging 6 p.m.: Marshmallow roasting at […]

First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Join us for a First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA! Enjoy the winter scenery and wildlife along the Roper Section Trail along Johnson Lake on this 1 to 2 mile, easy hike on a paved, accessible trail. Bring your warm clothing, cameras and binoculars! Dogs are allowed on a six-foot leash. Bottled water and […]

4th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Join us for the 4th Annual Johnson Lake SRA Halloween Haunt at the Main Campground on Saturday, October 14th! Activities 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - pumpkin painting, kids games, face painting and Master Naturalist wildlife demonstrations (C area) 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - campsite trunk-or-treating at the boat parking area; Eagle Scout dedication by […]

First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Start the year off with a First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA! Meet outside the park office by 10 a.m. in the main parking lot. This fun, easy hike will be a little over a mile on Roper Trail. The hiking trail is paved and accessible for wheelchairs. Keep an eye out for migratory […]