Timber Point Lake:  ADDRESS: 1 Mi. E, 1 Mi. S And 1 Mi. E Of Brainard    PHONE: (402) 476-2729 Timber Point Lake Wildlife Management Area is one of eight flood control lakes managed for public recreation by the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District. It has 160 total acres and 29 lake acres. There are two access roads off of County Road V. Seasonal (April - October) portable restrooms and picnic tables are on-site. Three camping pads are available and tent camping is allowed - observe posted rules. Rules include 21-inch length minimum on Largemouth Bass. No entry fee or permit is required, but state game permits are required. Significant fishery and boat ramp (no wake boating) improvements were made in 2005 and 2006. Have fun at Timber Point and be safe!

Village of Brainard, NE:  Evergreen Park features a horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court, playground, new basketball court, picnic area, and camper hookups in a wooded area. Reservations may be made by calling (402) 545-2701 or email: brainardcityhall@yahoo.com during City Hall's business hours.

Lake Wanahoo NRD Recreation Area, Nebraska - Camping & Campgrounds

Lake Wanahoo is part of the Environmental Restoration Project for the Sand Creek watershed. The project area comprises 1,777 acres, including a 662 acre lake. The project area is owned by the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) and was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission provided in-lake and recreation design input.

Camping:
A LPNNRD Lake Wanahoo Park Entry Permit is required. Towed vehicles that are taken off of trailers also require a park entry permit. A four stall shower/restroom facility is conveniently located in the camping area.

Camping facilities on the west side of the lake include:
24 grass pads with electricity (West loop, sites 1-24. Sites 1-10 have 50 Amp service).
50 gravel pads with electricity (East loop, sites 25-75. Sites 66-75 have 50 Amp service).
60 grass pads without electricity (South loop, sites 76-135).

Branched Oak State Recreation Area:   Branched Oak, 2 1/2 miles. N of Malcolm via S-55M, is the largest of the Salt Valley Lakes near Lincoln, encompassing 5,595 acres with 1,800 acres of water. The campgrounds have restrooms, showers, drinking water, and 4 dump stations. There are 338 pad sites and ample space for primitive camping.Campground Notes
Camping is permitted in nine public use areas around the lake. Facilities and opportunities range from modern to primitive. Middle Oak Creek Campground (Area #4) offers hard surfaced campsites with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookups, non-electrical camper pads and tent sites. Middle Oak Creek campers have access to two modern shower buildings and will also find such other facilities as a dump station, playground and boat ramp with limited overnight docks. South Shore Campground (Area #1) offers paved campsites with, 30-amp and 50 amp electrical hookups, 11 full hook up sites, tent sites. Access to 2 coin-operated shower buildings, 2 dump stations, playground, shelter you can rent, at office (seats 60).