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Red Cedar Lake in Nebraska offers a landscape with flat plains and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area and the Platte River.

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Red Cedar Lake is located in Nebraska

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41.164354908711545 N
96.87455094985808 W

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Dead Timber State Rec Area

49 min away

Smiths Creek Recreational Area

50 min away

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32 min from Lincoln
50 min from Omaha
1 hr 30 min from Grand Island
1 hr 55 min from Sioux City

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ADA Access
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Reviewed Sep. 25, 2025

Peaceful Getaway with Beautiful Views

Red Cedar Lake is a hidden gem if you’re looking for quiet, simple camping. The scenery is beautiful, with open skies and plenty of wildlife around. It’s free camping, so amenities are limited—bring your own supplies and expect rustic conditions. The fishing was great, and the sunsets over the water were stunning. Perfect spot if you want to unplug, relax, and enjoy nature close to the road.https://kukasoittia.fi/

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Charles C.

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Reviewed Oct. 14, 2018

Rough, Free, Beautiful

One of several beautiful lakes run by the NRD, a multi-county natural resource entity that only Nebraska has. This lake has little except great views, fishing, and seclusion. I assume that RVs can park in the gravel area but there are no slabs.

Johnny-on-the-Spots were rough and I found no hiking trails, but deer trails abound. This would be a great camping spot if you wanted to get away but needed to stay close to a road.

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