Beaches in Nebraska

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Ash Hollow State Historical Park

Ash Hollow State Historical Park

Sandy Beach
spring Kid-Friendly
Box Butte Reservoir

Box Butte Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Box Butte Reservoir Beach

Box Butte Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Branched Oak Lake

Branched Oak Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Calamus Reservoir

Calamus Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Calamus Reservoir Beach

Calamus Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Calamus River Beach

Calamus River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Cedar River Beach (NE)

Cedar River Beach (NE)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Davis Creek Reservoir Beach

Davis Creek Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Dismal River Beach

Dismal River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Elkhorn River Beach

Elkhorn River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Enders Reservoir

Enders Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Enders Reservoir Beach

Enders Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area

Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Hackberry Lake Beach

Hackberry Lake Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Harlan County Reservoir

Harlan County Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Harlan County Reservoir Beach

Harlan County Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Hugh Butler Lake Beach

Hugh Butler Lake Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake Maloney

Lake Maloney

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake McConaughy

Lake McConaughy

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake McConaughy (Arthur Bay)

Lake McConaughy (Arthur Bay)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam)

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake McConaughy (Little Thunder)

Lake McConaughy (Little Thunder)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake McConaughy (Martin Bay)

Lake McConaughy (Martin Bay)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake McConaughy (Otter Creek)

Lake McConaughy (Otter Creek)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake Minatare

Lake Minatare

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake North Recreation Area

Lake North Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake Ogallala

Lake Ogallala

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lewis and Clark Lake

Lewis and Clark Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Louisville State Recreation Area

Louisville State Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Loup River Beach

Loup River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Medicine Creek Reservoir

Medicine Creek Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Merritt Reservoir

Merritt Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Middle Loup River Beach

Middle Loup River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Niobrara River Beach

Niobrara River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
North Loup River Beach

North Loup River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Red Willow Reservoir Beach

Red Willow Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Sandy Channel State Recreation Area

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Shell Creek Beach

Shell Creek Beach

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Sherman Reservoir Beach

Sherman Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Smith Lake Beach

Smith Lake Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
South Loup River Beach

South Loup River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Sutherland Reservoir

Sutherland Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Swanson Reservoir

Swanson Reservoir

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Swanson Reservoir Beach

Swanson Reservoir Beach

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Two Rivers State Recreation Area

Two Rivers State Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Whitney Lake Beach

Whitney Lake Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Willow Creek State Recreation Area

Willow Creek State Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Windmill State Recreation Area

Windmill State Recreation Area

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Nebraska?

Nebraska has 53 documented beaches. 53 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Nebraska are kid-friendly?

Nebraska has 53 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Nebraska?

Some beaches in Nebraska allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Nebraska?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Nebraska have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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