About this site

Located 14 miles west of downtown Lincoln, northeast and 3 miles north of Pleasant Dale, NE. Take exit #388 from I-80.

USBR · Bureau of Reclamation

Twin Lakes

PASSLANDS ✦ AMBIGUOUS SEE THE SOURCE CHECK

Maybe — confirm before you go.

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

Where it is
40.8285, -96.9421
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Camp at Twin Lakes This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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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 — Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you fish at Twin Lakes?

Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.

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 Are there hiking trails?

Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Twin Lakes.

Depends Is hunting allowed?

Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Twin Lakes

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

BoatingWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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