Crystal Springs is a 73-acre park just south of Fairbury. It's open year round and offers picnic…read morefacilities, fishing and camping and a playground. Fishermen will find a variety of species, including large-mouth bass, catfish, blue gill and trout. If you like to observe wildlife (as opposed to catching it) you can watch the birds that habitate in and around the park. If you're lucky you might see bald eagles! Birdwatching is also a main attraction of Crystal Springs, as many varieties of migrating birds have been seen at the park. Bald eagles have been seen at the park, attracting birdwatchers. Beauty and serenity surround you for a day or a week.

One of the best lakes I've ever been to, take it that it's only been a few, but what I see here is…read morereally impressive! Had to create a yelp page, because of how many times I've been here personally! The fish are great, the playgrounds here are amazing, and it typically isn't busy! The fish bite and come out whatever time of day it is. We caught multiple fish in a thirty minute time span, even though it was around 2. They have catfish here and what we caught looked like a sunfish. Beware though, there are turtles and they will take your bait. Your bait doesn't have to be specific, we caught our fish with worms. They have multiple playgrounds for your children to play at when they get bored or if they just want to play in general. In my photos I did attach photos of the playgrounds so if you do want to enjoy the sun, you can see what they look like. They also have 3 different playgrounds. Ones on the main road, another is across a makeshift dam, and the last one is on a dirt road across the dam. Furthermore, excellent place to bring children and enjoy your day. It's a Sunday when i came, and was not busy towards the start of noon, but several families did arrive.

I like going here to fish, but there is usually some trash around from people who are lazy and…read moredon't know how to throw there garbage away! It's not much so I gave it a 4/5.

The people at the Camp Office (August 19, 2019) were incredibly helpful when our truck started…read moreoverheating on the interstate and we ended up getting our camper towed to the state park - in the morning, they made sure we had a ride into town. They went above and beyond. The park is beautiful and spacious. We will be back!

Best kept secret! We stayed here for two nights in Appaloosa cabin. Cabins are extremely well…read moremaintained and great fishing areas. The staff is really nice! Cabin area is super quiet and a great place to rest and relax!

This has got to be the best lake in Lincoln. If it isn't, please let me know. I love this lake for…read moremany reasons; its beauty, how much easy exercise you can do by simply walking around the lake, it's maintained well, and there's plenty of parking. There are also bathrooms available, picnic tables, benches, many areas to fish for those who have their fishing license, etc. there's even a playground for littles! What I love most is you can do 2 loops around this lake and easily get your 10k+ steps in.

This has the best walking trail in Lincoln. It is roughly 2 miles around the lake interspersed with…read morebenches and parks. Want to lose weight and get in shape in nature? Here you go!!

Fun place to take the kids and cast a lure or two. The small lake is stocked with various game…read morefish and is very convenient for someone who lives in Lincoln.

Much nicer since they updated the fishing area. A decent small lake in the middle of air park with…read morefishing areas available. Also small boats with no motors can be on the lake. Some upgrades to the roads in from NW 48th could be done and other care to make it as nice as the new docks. But overall it's not a bad area lake.

On our cross country road trip, we visited this little park while stopping in to see my brother and…read morehis family in Omaha. The park is a quiet space which includes various athletic fields (baseball, basketball, tennis) and a well-maintained fishing pond stocked with catfish, bass, bluegill, and trout in season. The park features plenty of green space, shade trees, benches and tables, and walking paths. We had a nice afternoon with the kids, catching lots of little panfish in the pond, all released. Parking is free in the large dirt lot, but more that as best we could figure, the only bathroom facility is a portapotty near the baseball diamond. Hidden gem.

This is a nice surprise in the area. I have been before but it was looking kind up unkempt - not…read morethis time. The park looked great - nice place to walk around - the field looks well kept and the lake was active with people fishing and talking walks.

Nice little gem to enjoy peace and quiet and good scenery. Good place to get away from people and…read moreenjoy a hike. Good, clear trails and a great view of the lake as you approach.

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Very nice park! Beautiful lake to kayak one. We love to bring out our camper from Omaha. They have…read moreabout 17 electrical sites for campers and then plenty more sites with no electricity. Sites do not have water or sewer but he park does have a dump as you leave that you can use at no cost. There are spigots around that have potable water to fill your tank if needed. Very quiet and beautiful!

Love this little lake Treasure located just outside Ashland (between Omaha and Lincoln). It's got…read moreamazing primitive tent campgrounds on the lake with wonderful views and relaxing spots. Also has camper spaces. It doesn't get the traffic like big camp grounds in my experience so it's more peaceful and costs significantly less- only $8 for primitive camping ($5 more for vehicle permit if you don't have state park pass). When I was there in May I had the whole camp ground to myself save one other camper on the edge of the park. Camping is self-sign up with slips around park. Has fire pits and wonderful lake with tons of birds and avian wildlife to see and listen too. Hundreds of baby geese. Good fishing and local Dons Bar is the only food stop in Memphis so don't be afraid go on in and try a cheeseburger or fish- the bartenders super friendly-Also get fire wood there too. It isn't a far drive from Omaha- 35minutes if there's no road construction and is better than most campsites in platte or Mahoney. Take a trip there it's worth it!