State park

Bluestem State Recreation Area

The park entrance is 2.6 miles from Martell. Day use costs Park permit $7/$35 NE plates; $14/$70 out-of-state. Bluestem State Recreation Area is a state park in Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Bluestem State Recreation Area map

Bluestem State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

View larger map Open in Google Maps Directions

Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Bluestem State Recreation Area costs Park permit $7/$35 NE plates; $14/$70 out-of-state.
Bluestem State Recreation Area is 2.6 miles from Martell.
Yes, Salt Valley Lake is open to swimming at Bluestem State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Bluestem State Recreation Area is 2.6 miles from Martell.

Trails

  • Bluff National Recreation Areas Pine Ridge National Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Hills Willow Creek Windmill State Recreation Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Cowboy Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page

What to see

  • Marina Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
  • State recreation area Designation in agency park name

Swimming

  • Salt Valley Lake