The Lincoln County area has long been
a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts…
They can hike, bike, fish, boat and hunt all while being surrounded by the scenic river valley.
 SANDHILL CRANE & BIRD
WATCHING
North Platte is the point where the North Platte River and South Platte River join to create the Platte River. Bird watchers enjoy the quiet beauty of the Platte River every winter when from mid-February to early April more than 100,000 sandhill cranes come to rest and prepare for their long flight to the Arctic Circle.
Please note that because of the severe winter of 2006-2007, some of the roads north of Highway 30 between North Platte and Hershey are impassable. Please call the Convention and Visitors Bureau for updated road conditions.
View & Print
Sandhill Crane Brochure
& Viewing Map
HUNTING
The rivers are popular with hunters in the fall, where waterfowl are plentiful and the chain of Platte River reservoirs provide homes for hundreds of thousands of ducks and geese. Hunters also come in search for the wild turkey (our largest game bird), pheasant, quail, prairie grouse and, of course, deer.
Area Hunting Outfitters
For more info: Nebraska State Game & Parks (308) 535-8025
FISHING
The rivers are popular with hunters in the fall, where waterfowl are plentiful and the chain of Platte River reservoirs provide homes for hundreds of thousands of ducks and geese. Hunters also come in search for the wild turkey (our largest game bird), pheasant, quail, prairie grouse and, of course, deer.
View & Print
Fishing Location & Species Guide
For more info: Nebraska State Game & Parks (308) 535-8025
LAKES
The Lincoln County expanse of lakes and reservoirs provide excellent fishing and the opportunity to catch walleye, white bass, catfish, and wiper.
T he quiet, crystal blue waters of Lake Maloney, 5 miles south of North Platte, offers many recreational opportunities, including beach activities, picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, archery, golf and wildlife observation.
Area Lakes:
Lake Maloney
5 miles south of North Platte
on Highway 83
Lake Maloney has 1,650 surface acres of water with a maximum depth of 35 feet. There are four campgrounds with primitive camping and several boat ramps located around the lake. Lake Maloney is known for its spring walleye and white bass fishing at the inlet. Other fishing includes perch, crappie, striped and largemouth bass and freshwater drum. Catfish can be taken all summer throughout the lake. Fishing picks up again in late summer and early fall at both the inlet and outlet.
Jeffrey Lake
2 miles south of Brady - view
details
Sutherland Reservoir - view
details
1 mile south of Sutherland
Fishing Location & Species Guide
For more info: Nebraska State Game & Parks (308) 535-8025
 CODY
PARK
1400 North Jeffers, North Platte
Attractions
Wildlife Sanctuary
Children’s Amusement Rides
Facilities
Picnic tables, restrooms, bandstand, playground equipment,
shuffleboard courts, baseball fields, outdoor swimming pool,
tennis courts, campgrounds, snack shop, barbecue pits, horseshoe
courts, softball fields, sand volleyball courts, skate park,
soccer fields, picnic shelter and rental facility.
NORTH PLATTE
PARKS
The 13 public parks in the North Platte parks system encompass more than 400 acres. The city has three large community parks with more than 315 acres of recreational and natural areas as well as 85 acres of neighborhood park areas. This provides approximately 60 acres per 1,000 population devoted to public parks and playgrounds. All parks have playground equipment and picnic tables. Facilities in the parks
include:
Public rest rooms
Playground areas
Camping areas
Wildlife area with deer, elk, peacocks and water fowl
Three picnic shelters
Railroad Museum
Tennis courts
Ball Diamonds
Amusement rides and concessions
Soccer Fields
Horseshoe courts
Volleyball courts
Nature trail
Swimming pools
Lake for boating and fishing
Tourist information booth
The NORTH PLATTE RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
1300 S. McDonald Road, North Platte 308-535-6772
offers more year-round indoor sports activities under one roof  than any other facility in the area. The Rec Complex features a swimming pool and water slide; racquetball courts, a multi-purpose gym featuring basketball, volleyball and tennis courts; exercise room; universal weight room; game room; and whirlpool and sauna.
 CODY
GO-KARTS
features rides and games for the entire family. They invite you to experience all of their fun, including Water Slides, Go Kart Racetracks, Bumper Boats and Miniature Golf. Even little ones can get in on the fun on the Santa Fe Train, Baby Bumper Boats
 and Kiddie Go Karts.
www.codygokarts.com
I-80 & Hwy 83, North Platte 308-534-8277 or 308-534-3608
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
GOLF COURSES
Click here
for locations and contact information for our area Golf
Courses.
Lake Maloney Golf Course
Indian Meadows Golf Course
Iron Eagle Golf Course
Oregon Trail Golf Course
WALKING & BIKE TRAILS
North Platte has an extensive trail system for those interested in walking and biking. The trail takes you from
Lake Maloney south of North Platte, all the way north of town to the
Buffalo Bill State Historical
Park.
GUEST RANCH
Tin Camp Ranch
The Tin Camp working ranch is in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills along the North Birdwood Creek. The name comes from the empty tin cans that U.S. soldiers would leave behind at their camp along the creek.
Tin Camp offers a beautiful setting for a retreat, a family get-away, or an old-west vacation. Activities include wildlife and bird watching, stargazing, artifact hunting, and ranch activities such as riding and roping lessons, trail rides and cattle drives.
Tin Camp is located just 50 miles north west of North Platte, or 26 miles directly north of Sutherland. Contact your hostess Cindy Johnson at 308-587-2439
http://www.TinCamp.com
McDermott Ranch Resort
McDermott Ranch Resort offers authentic western hospitality and adventure for the family! Located in south central Lincoln County, McDermott Ranch is just 22 miles south of North Platte, NE on Hwy 83 and 6 1/4 miles west on Hwy 23.
McDermott Ranch was founded in 1937 by John and Violet McDermott. As a rancher and a servant to the land, John began feeding Hereford Cattle with work horses. Son Doug and wife Alice continued the tradition raising good cattle and grazing steers. John began with 980 areas of land and the ranch has expanded to over 25,000 acres. Bruce and son Thad now have expanded the ranch to background feeding calves with and Angus base cow herd along with raising fantastic AQHA quarter horses.
Activities include trial rides, camping, ranch rodeos, hiking and exploring, wagon rides, wildlife and wildflowers, great photography, branding and working ranch life, and star gazing.
www.MedicineCreekHunting.com
PAINT BALL
Splatterbox features multiple playing areas, including a tire bunker, air field, woodsball field and scenario games. Owner Bill Younghans organizes community oriented tournaments. The ultimate paintball experience opens for the season in April. Located just north of Interstate 80 on the Hershey-Dickens road. Call (308) 368-7290. Portable field rentals are available. Contact Ramona Heberly at (308) 534-5929 for more information.
CAMP MARANATHA
Maranatha is a full-service conference center, centrally located along Interstate 80 near North Platte. At Camp Maranatha, you can choose from a wide variety of camps specifically designed for anybody: men, women, couples, hunters, scrapbookers, youth, children and families. Open year-round, Maranatha offers programs for people of all ages and any denomination. Whether you are a family reunion, church group, non-profit or a day group looking for an exciting experience or teambuilding session, Camp Maranatha can create a plan that works for your budget. 16800 East Maranatha Road : Maxwell, Nebraska 69151, ph 308.582.4513 : fax 308.582.4516
http://www.maranathacamp.org
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