Olive Creek, NE is a State Recreation Area located 1.5 miles east of Kramer, NE. Draining 8.2 square miles on the south tributary of Olive Branch Creek, this reservoir is 1.2 miles in length with 4 miles of shoreline. Onsite facilities include two picnic areas and two primitive campgrounds (no pads). Boating is allowed, but speed is limited to 5 mph. A State Park Permit is required for entry.

Olive Creek, NE is a State Recreation Area located 1.5 miles east of Kramer, NE.   Draining 8.2 square miles on the south tributary of Olive Branch Creek, this reservoir is 1.2 miles in length with 4 miles of shoreline.  Onsite facilities include two picnic areas and two primitive campgrounds (no pads).  Boating is allowed, but speed is limited to 5 mph.  A State Park Permit is required for entry.

Visitors on a ranger-guided tour of Balcony House.

View of people exploring a cliff dwelling in cliff alcove

Balcony House with views of visitors climbing the ladder to enter in the background.

Ancient stone masonry buildings in cliff alcove with people climbing ladder in background

32-foot wooden ladder leaning on cliff wall.

18-inch (45cm) wide and 12-foot (3.7m) long exit tunnel used to exit Balcony House.

Olive Creek Lake

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