State park

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

The park entrance is 6.8 miles from Elwood. Day use costs Park permit $7/$35 NE plates; $14/$70 out-of-state. Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is a state park in Gosper County, Nebraska.

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area map

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

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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 Johnson Lake State Recreation Area costs Park permit $7/$35 NE plates; $14/$70 out-of-state.
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is 6.8 miles from Elwood.
Yes, Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is open to swimming at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is 6.8 miles from Elwood.

What to see

  • State recreation area Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

  • Johnson Lake State Recreation Area