Recreation Areas
Recreation Areas
Five public recreation areas with lakes and one trail are maintained and operated by the Nemaha NRD. Rules and regulations to assure the safe and fair use of the areas have been set and approved by the NRD board of directors. A few rules that apply to the recreation areas includes prohibiting alcohol and weapons, no personal watercraft (“jet skis”) on any of the five lakes, and adherence to State fishing and boating regulations.
Nemaha NRD Park Permits are Required at:
• Duck Creek Recreation Area
• Kirkman's Cove
• Iron Horse Trail Lake
• Wirth Brothers Lake
*Permits are not required at Prarie Owl Lake
Fees collected from these vehicle permits have helped provide various park improvements and enhancements such as new picnic shelters, concrete outhouses, boat docks, etc.
FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY OF THE NEMAHA NRD RECREATION AREAS OR ON THE STEAMBOAT TRACE TRAIL
Nemaha NRD Park Rules & Regulations
(revised 5/2022)
Park Permit Options, Prices, and Information
| Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Permit | $5 | Purchase at park entry; Valid on day of purchase until noon on the following day |
| Annual Permit | $15 | For 1 vehicle, valid January 1 - December 31 |
| Duplicate Permit | $8 | One per annual permit purchased, only available at the time of original annual purchase (Must be for a vehicle licensed to the same person(s) & address as the annual permit) |
| Group Permit | Varies | Must be requested in writing on NRD forms |
| Gift Certificates | Available | Contact the NRD office to purchase |
Annual and daily park permits may be purchased at each park enterance through envelopes available at iron collection boxes.
If purchasing at the park, please print clearly and be sure to provide all required information - failure to do so will result in an additional delay in mailing your permit(s) while we contact you to receive the information.
Information required for permit:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Vehicle(s) Year, Make, Model, and License Plate #
Annual permits purchased online or at the park will be mailed within 14 days if possible (Please use your temporary permit email or envelope stub until you receive the annual permit sticker).
*During times of high demand, it may take longer than 2 weeks to receive your permit.
Annual permits may be purchased online (click the orange "Order Park Permit" button at the top of this page), by mail (click here for a printable application form), or in person at the NRD office (Mon. - Fri., 8am - 12pm / 12:30pm - 4:30pm).
The Nemaha NRD is not responsible for permits lost in the mail.
