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Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area

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Crystal Lake State Recreation Area near Ayr, Nebraska, features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer, offering varied seasonal experiences. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Hastings Museum and the Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural Learning.

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Location

Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area is located in Nebraska

Directions

Located 1.5 miles north of Ayr on U.S. Highway 281.

Address

7425 S US Hwy 281
Ayr, NE 68925

Coordinates

40.45600038 N
98.44000018 W

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VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
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Some Coverage

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

30 Amp Hookups

Contact

General Info

Drive Time

39 min from Grand Island
1 hr 44 min from Lincoln
2 hrs 20 min from Omaha
2 hrs 48 min from Manhattan

Joan C.

Scout

Reviewed May. 9, 2025

No water

First come, self register for $20 electricity. One water sticker 30’ off gravel road at campsite 4. Camper hooked their hose to their rig so no water available at all. Pit-vault toilet inside floor was littered with trash. No dumpster. Two mile gravel dusty road off paved Hwy to park

Ed B.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2020

Simple area

Rv or tent with fishing

Alex R.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

Crystal Lake

New management has made many upgrades and done an overall great job! Flooding this spring undid some of there work as there was no power at the rv hookups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area has 30 amp electric hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area?

Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Crystal Lake State Rec Area — Crystal Lake State Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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