Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area and Wildlife Management Area

Category: Park in Burwell, Nebraska

Address: 42285 York Pt Rd, Burwell, NE 68823, USA

Phone: +13083465666

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5:30PM

Monday: 8AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 8AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Jeff Willson

Jul 24, 2022

I love going to this lake. It is super peaceful. However, I'm only giving this 2 stars because of a few reasons. 1. The roads and paved areas are terrible! 2. We started out in Nunda Shoal campground and the host was giving us every excuse to not camp there in the Ada spot. We are Ada, so not a lot of places to go, and then, the host literally walked away from us while we were talking to him. On the way out, he was at another campsite working on someone's pickup. This is NOT ok. We ended up in Homestead campground and that was a lot better.

Erick Matzke

Jun 30, 2022

Nice place, very good beach. Restroom is a pit toilet, but it's there. Great boat ramps.

R

Oct 31, 2021

Five star if you have a fishing boat. If you are into hiking, this likely is not the park for you. There is a short 1.06 mile nature trail that circles one of the campgrounds which offers great views of the lake and surrounding hills. …

Kristen McNally

Sep 1, 2021

Stayed at Nunda Shoal campground and it was nice and spacious! Mostly shady spots. Beautiful reservoir. Nice boat launch areas. Careful with your furry friends, there are lots of cacti! OUCh!!! …

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Questions & Answers

Are there cabins for rent at the lake?

Chelsea Buckley | Feb 28, 2019
marty stover | Mar 1, 2019

Calamus Outfitters has cabins to rent and then several people in town have nightly lodging in different houses

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Do you have to have a liscence to fish on the calamus lake

Hunter Royal | Feb 28, 2019
Claudia Pleskach | Mar 1, 2019

If you are a veteran and over 65, you can get a lifetime permit for $5

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Are dogs allowed to go?

Elianys Moya | Feb 27, 2021
Jamie Martin | Feb 28, 2021

Yes. On a 6ft leash

We have a large family. Can we rent a cabin and tent camping and have the RV in the same location?

jessica dobesh | Feb 28, 2019
Bob Dykeman | Mar 1, 2019

Check out the Lodge by the golf course, they have hotel rooms right next to the rv park.

What feeds calamus lake

Douglas Fry | Feb 28, 2018
Moms Phone | Mar 1, 2018

The Calamus River.

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How do you reserve an RV site? And do they charge daily? Can you stay for long periods?

Natasha Hall | Apr 3, 2021
Ken Redler | Apr 4, 2021

Contact the ranger office out there,or go online at outdoor nebr.org and look up reservations.

How long is the no wake area

Doug Weber | Feb 27, 2021
Brad Laub | Feb 28, 2021

South east of the Nunda Schoal boat ramp are buoys across the lake. The area north and east of those are - 5mph. Part of the reason is that the trees start to show themselves as the lake drops, like this time of the year. They could be pretty hazardous to jet skiers and tubers when they're just under the surface.

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How much does it cost to sleep in the tent

Clifton Kroeker | Feb 27, 2021
Michael LeSage | Feb 28, 2021

I think its 15 a night. However if you get a powered site you have to pay full rate for it tent or camper

Do they allowed 4 wheelers??

Zoraida Ramos | Feb 27, 2021
Logan Epp | Feb 28, 2021

Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on the area

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Can you dry camp in an RV overnight

deb penrose | Feb 28, 2020
Kami Bulin | Feb 29, 2020

There are lots of campsites, but I don't know personally if there are any primitive ones that don't charge for electric or water hookups.

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I am looking for any lodging near Calamus that is available this Friday?

Deborah Olivier | Feb 28, 2019
Pam Linke | Mar 1, 2019

Another option if planning ahead & have a reserved campsite or an open 1 on hold by someone is to rent a camper from Sandhills Service. Their fee is like a hotel but they set up & take down, have all systems "go" like toilet, sink, fresh water. You do need to bring food, linens, etc. My friends & relatives have found this avenue fun & a great experience!

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Just wondering if the reservoir is high or if it is low as we like to use the beach area around nunha schoals. Have several children and they swarm to the beaches. Hoping to make the jouney up there around the 19th of July.

Lorraine Stratman | Feb 28, 2019
Claudia Pleskach | Mar 1, 2019

Last I heard was still very high, can let you know, we have property almost across Nunda and go to those beaches also, and are headed up this week.

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Does Burwell have fireworks over the 4th of July? Would like to plan trip next year but have dog that does not like fireworks. Thanks.

Chelsea Buckley | Feb 28, 2019
Chip Eymann | Mar 1, 2019

Don't know if Burwell has fireworks but if staying at Calamus should be far enough away

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Calamus Lake offer primitive camping, a camping area just for a few hours? Thank you...

ron brave | Feb 28, 2018
Moms Phone | Mar 1, 2018

If you have a park permit you could stay a few hours just not an over night. It's only like $7 for a primitive site for the night if I remember correctly

When was the reservoir created.

Thomas Goldsworthy | Feb 28, 2018
Larry Adams | Mar 1, 2018

Not sure, I think it was in the 70s.

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