Interactive Map Instructions:
In the maps below click on the zones on the map to retrieve a pop-up window of zone descriptions.
In the magnifying glass you can type in a location to find to zoom to the extent and find out what zone it is located in. You can also zoom in and out by using the plus/minus button at the bottom right of the maps.
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Check out the interactive parks application at https://outdoornebraska.gov/parks/.
On Aug. 30, 2013 NGPC announced the temporary closure of all services and vehicle access to a number of state recreation areas (SRA) and state historical parks (SHP) inorder to redirect Game and Parks staff from the closed areas in an effort to reduce the more than $30 million of identified deferred maintenance needs of an aging Nebraska State Park System and meet compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and environmental requirements. For more information on this please visit Closures FAQ page.
To find information on lodging, camping and activity fees at designated areas in addition to links with detailed information on many of our park areas check out our Find a Park page and our Park Reservations page. To download copies of campground maps, please visit the individual park pages from the Find a Park page.
The parks areas can be categorized as:
State Park: State parks are public use areas containing statewide significant scenic, scientific and/or historical values and being of sufficient size to allow adequate development without infringing upon the primary values.
Historical Park: Nebraska's state historical parks are sites of notable historical significance to the state.
Recreation Area: Nebraska's state recreation areas offer resources primarily associated with active outdoor recreation pursuits, day-use activities and camping. All of the state's water-oriented areas are of this classification.
In addition to the park locations the layer includes detailed information about the activities and amenities available in each park. The reference layers include trails network within the state park system and amenities available to the trail users. The park photos are included as attachments for the park users to have a virtual tour of the area.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
Data layer showing the map sheet GRID layer used to generate the public access ATLAS.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has joined Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), the Nebraska Environmental Trust, National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resource Districts (NRDs), landowners, private organizations and government agencies, to deliver an access program designed to enhance wildlife habitat and increase hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities throughout the state. This Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates these access resources for the benefit of our hunters, trappers and anglers.
This grid was specifically designed for the Public Access Atlas as an inset map and for the online interactive map. This feature class may not be suitable for other purposes.
Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
This grid was specifically designed for the Public Access Atlas as an inset map and for the online interactive map. This feature class may not be suitable for other purposes.
Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
Layer showing shoreline boundaries for selected lakes and reservoirs in Nebraska where bathymetric surveys were conducted. This feature class is mainly to show the waters' edge in the context of bathymetric lake mapping.
The lake mapping program was developed as a cooperative initiative between the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to provide detailed survey information on Nebraska's lakes and reservoirs. Each year a list of proposed lakes and reservoirs is submitted by biologists across the state and reviewed by a committee to determine the lakes of highest priority. A number of factors are taken into consideration including Aquatic Habitat Projects, lake conditions, fish communities, and angler use. The overall goal of the program is to provide fisheries managers with detailed information to be used in management and monitoring of Nebraska's lakes. Detailed bathymetric lake maps are also produced and made available to the public on the NGPC web site.
This shoreline data provides the outline of the lakes surveyed and contains information detailing when and where the survey was collected and how the bathymetric data was processed. The shoreline data is representative of the lakes that have been surveyed for bathymetric contours. Lakes that have not been surveyed are not part of this feature class, you may find the remaining waterbodies as well as these in the RecreationWaters dataset under PublicFishingAreas feature class.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map or layer is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission divided the state into 5 administrative districts, the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, South Central, and Northwest. The data provides the coverage area of these districts, while the attributes include the headquarter city of these districts and the corresponding contact information. The goal of the five administrative districts is to better manage our state's properties and resources.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
For more info please visit the hunting page at Big Game Hunting.
To apply/buy a permit online, visit the NGPC Permits webpage.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
For more info please visit the hunting page at Big Game Hunting.
To apply/buy a permit online, visit the NGPC Permits webpage.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
For more info please visit the hunting page at Big Game Hunting.
To apply/buy a permit online, visit the NGPC Permits webpage.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
For more info please visit the hunting page at Big Game Hunting.
To apply/buy a permit online, visit the NGPC Permits webpage.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
For more info please visit the hunting page at Big Game Hunting.
To apply/buy a permit online, visit the NGPC Permits webpage.
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Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
The lake mapping program was developed as a cooperative initiative between the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to provide detailed survey information on Nebraska's lakes and reservoirs. Each year a list of proposed lakes and reservoirs is submitted by biologists across the state and reviewed by a committee to determine the lakes of highest priority. A number of factors are taken into consideration including Aquatic Habitat Projects, lake conditions, fish communities, and angler use. The overall goal of the program is to provide fisheries managers with detailed information to be used in management and monitoring of Nebraska's lakes. Detailed bathymetric lake maps are also produced and made available to the public on the NGPC web site.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
Data layer showing Teal zones for waterfowl hunting in Nebraska. For additional information on regulations, permitting, season dates, visit the waterfowl hunting page on the NGPC website.
Access to Permits.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.
Data layer showing Light Goose Conservation Order Zones for waterfowl hunting in Nebraska. For additional information on regulations, permitting, season dates, visit the waterfowl hunting page on the NGPC website.
There are no restrictions on the use and distribution of data provided in this map or service.
Information displayed on this map is furnished as a public service by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and is intended to be used for reference only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data provided. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission makes no warranties either expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data for any use other than display. Furthermore, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission assumes no liability for the use or misuse of the information contained in this map or service.