Dead Timber State Recreation Area, Recreation area in Dodge County, Nebraska
Dead Timber State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Dodge County, Nebraska situated between the Elkhorn River and an oxbow lake created by the river's natural curves. Visitors find forested sections, open meadows, and developed zones with shelters and camping areas throughout the property.
The site was developed by the National Youth Association in 1939, which built a stone shelter and entrance pillars that still stand today. These structures have survived numerous flooding events over the decades and remain key features of the landscape.
Local residents maintain connections to the area by volunteering their time to perform maintenance tasks and preserve the recreational facilities for future generations.
The area provides campsites with electrical hookups and day-use shelters equipped with tables and grills for outdoor groups. These facilities make it easy to spend time outdoors, whether camping for a night or stopping by for a day visit.
The name comes from a Native American winter camp where a fire destroyed large amounts of timber in the surrounding forest long ago. This story connects the modern landscape to the events that shaped it.
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