Stanton, NE

Maskenthine Recreation Area

Stanton, NE

Maskenthine Recreation Area

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Maskenthine Lake Recreation Area is located ten miles east of Norfolk, Nebraska in the rolling hills of north-central Stanton County.

Constructed in 1976, the dam provides flood control for the town of Stanton, one and one-half miles south of the lake. The area is approximately 680 acres in size, including the 100 acre lake, which provides many recreational activities to the public.

The lake is a popular fishery in the district, and is stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Other recreational activities include hunting, boating, picnicking, hiking, camping and swimming. An arboretum has been established on the east side of the lake. Other tree plantings and windbreaks are located throughout the area. No park permit or fee is required for entrance.

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About Maskenthine Recreation Area

Maskenthine Lake Recreation Area is located ten miles east of Norfolk, Nebraska in the rolling hills of north-central Stanton County.

Constructed in 1976, the dam provides flood control for the town of Stanton, one and one-half miles south of the lake. The area is approximately 680 acres in size, including the 100 acre lake, which provides many recreational activities to the public.

The lake is a popular fishery in the district, and is stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Other recreational activities include hunting, boating, picnicking, hiking, camping and swimming. An arboretum has been established on the east side of the lake. Other tree plantings and windbreaks are located throughout the area. No park permit or fee is required for entrance.

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56455 839 Road, Stanton, NE 68779

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Things to do on or nearby the property

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Watching
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Water is turned off from October 15 to May 1st. Outhouses are available while water is turned off.

Showers are free.

Dump station is on site.

All handicap spots are reservable.

All tenting spots are first-come, first-served.

Minimum stay for Memorial, Labor Day and other Holiday weekends will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

All other weekends will have a minimum stay of 2 days (Friday and Saturday).

Check in is 4:00 p.m. Check out is 2:00 p.m.

Maximum stay at any spot in the park is 14 days.

For further information about parks please visit http://www.lenrd.org/recreation.

Vehicles are allowed on roadways and parking areas only.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Swimming permitted in designated area only.

Pets are prohibited on the swimming beach.

Fires are allowed only in grills.

Operation of snowmobiles is prohibited.

Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days.

Quiet shall be maintained between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in the camper pad area.

The swimming beach is closed between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

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