Iron Horse Trail Lake

Iron Horse Trail Lake

Size 360 acres (lake: 85 acres)
Location 1/2 mile north, 2 miles west of DuBois, Nebraska, in Pawnee County



Located ½ mile north and 2 miles west of DuBois, Nebraska, in Pawnee County, this was the first public recreation area opened by the NRD in 1985. It’s dam was built as a flood control structure in the South Fork Watershed. The lake and park facilities were renovated and completed in 2011.

Things You Should Know

  • May-September, NRD staff test water at the swimming beach for presence of toxic algae; test results are available on the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy's website, this website, and social media; tests above 8 ppb require a health alert in effect until the water tests below this limit
  • Hunting by shotgun or bow only from October 1 - March 1 in designated area below the dam (hunters must park in designated lot near the dam; firearms are not allowed within any other areas of the park); no waterfowl hunting or rifles allowed
  • No live baitfish allowed.
  • Fireworks are not allowed.

NRD Park Permit Required

Purchase Permit

Fishing Pier
Picnic Shelter
Fishing Pier
North Picnic Shelter
Sign
Picnic Area
Playground
Swimming Area
Bathroom Facilities
RV Camping Area
Iron Horse Trail Bridge
Iron Horse Riding Trail

Additional Area Information