About this site

Twin Lakes, NE is located north of Interstate 80 and about 1/2 mile northwest of Pleasant Dale, Nebraska. Twin Lakes is a wildlife management area consisting of 255 surface acres of lake and 1,270 acres of land. Only primitive camping is allowed at the park, and boating is limited to non-powered boats and conventional

USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Twin Lakes

PASSLANDS ✦ AMBIGUOUS SEE THE SOURCE CHECK

Maybe — confirm before you go.

Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

Where it is
40.8236, -96.9575
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Twin Lakes — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?

Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Twin Lakes. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.

Yes Can you camp at Twin Lakes?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — Twin Lakes is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Bureau of Reclamation

Twin Lakes

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BoatingHistoric & Cultural SiteCamping
NE · Fee unknown
Pawnee Lake John H. Fitzgibbon / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Pawnee Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

BoatingCampingFishing
NE · Fee unknown
Conestoga Lake epiphyllumlover / CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Conestoga Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

BoatingCampingPicnicking
NE · Fee unknown
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Yankee Hill Lake

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Army Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.

Wildlife Viewing
NE · Fee unknown