Bluestem Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 2.5 miles west of Sprague, Nebraska and about 20 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. Bluestem Lake is 325 acres in size with 6 miles of shoreline. Bluestem provides boating, picnicking, and primitive camping with over 200 campsites to choose from. There is also a swim beach and playground. A State Park Permit is required for entry.

Bluestem Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 2.5 miles west of Sprague, Nebraska and about 20 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska.  Bluestem Lake is 325 acres in size with 6 miles of shoreline.  Bluestem provides boating, picnicking, and primitive camping with over 200 campsites to choose from.  There is also a swim beach and playground.  A State Park Permit is required for entry.

Stone buildings and walls cluster near a stone alcove wall; trees line the lower and left edges of the picture.

Exploring Square Tower House with a ranger.

People stand in a circle near stone walls and buildings shaded by a stone alcove wall.

Visitors and ranger exiting Square Tower House.

People climbing ladder and stone steps along a steep cliff face.

In Square Tower House looking at the Crows Nest above.

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