This park holds a ton of memories for me. My family would venture here often when I was a child. I…read moreremember having larger family gatherings here from time to time. It's very well maintained and has a few 'indoor' restroom options. There's a very long main loop around the lake that is about 3mi and VERY hilly. I know there's hiking path and such as well. A few small paths exist. It's a lot of fun on bikes and quite kid friendly. Two large playground areas and a couple fishing docks. Also plenty of parking. The dog park is newer and very nice. Can be very busy, tho. It's so clean. I'm proud of SIoux City and surrounding citizens for keeping this place so nice. Totally free; no entrance fee. Can kayak on the lake, but it's too small for boats. Maybe a paddle boat. I'm sure the shelters can be reserved but I don't have information on that. A couple water fountains are available. Don't forget sun screen!!

This nearly 3 mile walk around the lake is really beautiful. Moderate hills and dog friendly with…read moreadjacent dog park. Highly recommended.

Wanting to get our dogs away from the fireworks over the 4th of July weekend, we booked a 2-bedroom…read morecabin a year in advance (holiday weekends sell out really quickly!!). We ended up in Wood Duck in the area of cabins not too far from the entrance and park headquarters office. Some fireworks could still be heard in the distance from Ponca but nothing on the scale of what it was like back home. The best place would have been the cabins further away in the Scout Hill Loop but those were already taken at the time I booked. Still, we were very happy with our cabin. The two bedrooms were on either end of the cabin with the kitchen, living room, dining area, and bathroom in the middle. Either end had a door and a small deck. I would advise to bring your own camp chairs to sit outside. Pots, pans, coffee maker, dish soap, shampoo, bar soap, silverware and utensils were provided but I'm glad we brought our own scrubbie, paper towels, conditioner, and plastic cups. The AC in the cabin worked great for anyone wondering. Our girls are old so we didn't do much hiking but rather stayed on the paved areas and drove thru the park several times making stops at scenic places along the way. I spent some time visiting the beautiful Resource and Education Center and attended a "Critter Corner" event designed mostly for kids but I enjoyed it, too. The knowledgeable young park staff showed various animal pelts, skulls, antlers, horns, and a few resident turtles and snakes. The Center also had some books, puzzles, souvenirs, snacks, t-shirts, and other items for sale. There's a convenience store, small grocery and couple restaurants in nearby Ponca in case you forgot anything or wanted to get a pizza. I also visited the Aquatic Center one hot afternoon. It was a real nice heated zero entry pool with a diving board and 100 foot water slide. We really enjoyed our stay and already plan to return for a long weekend in the fall.

Had my daughter's graduation in one of the cabins and rented cabins for out of town guest for both…read moredaughters graduation. They could not have been more appreciative of the park and cabins. They still talk about how much they loved staying there

The new maintenance guy is trying hard to bring this place back from the brink of being a complete…read moredump, but he's got a long road ahead of him. The Iowa DNR has caused/allowed Blue Lake to drop 8' - leaving it impossible to boat in the lake. And they spent YEARS literally neglecting this park. They just don't care - and it shows. What once was a beautiful and heavily used park has become a ghost town - and for good reason. Years ago it was a really nice park. Now it's not - and this is completely on the Iowa DNR.

This is a wonderful RV and tent campground. The restrooms have free showers and are clean. There…read moreis lots of exploring areas and and amazing playground for the kids. The on-site personal are friendly and helpful. Watch out for ticks in the higher grasses and bushes on the natural trails. Fishing is excellent. Pull thru sites and back ins available with full hook ups

Harrison County's newest attraction with an outstanding Welcome Center located near camping, trails…read moreand a pond for fishing.

This was my first time visiting this location for bass fishing, and it was a pleasure. While the…read morelake isn't very large, it includes plenty of parking space, a mini beach/swimming area, and clean campgrounds. The parking for the campgrounds did seem a little clustered for trucks with trailers or RV's. However, I'm not sure that they have much room for expansion. In conclusion, I will definitely be returning for future fishing trips, as well as, looking into camping for the weekend.

Just got another road bike from these guys. Levi was exceptional sales pro and helped me get a…read moregreat bike at a great price w the accessories I needed. He had an exceptionally great attitude and was very very friendly. Fletcher was just as helpful getting me everything I needed. He also took my old bike in for service and explained the process in the perfect detail. In addition the day before on the phone Michael was also very very helpful (as he always has been). These guys do the best job at having a great and helpful and very knowledgeable attitude always. It's the reason why this retail store is excelling. The service is exceptional. Kudos to the whole bike department here. Very very happy to spend as much as I need to with help and service like this.

Always very friendly and helpful. The gun and optics department is really helpful. Had a vortex…read morescope that got busted up from a fall and took it into them and they replaced it right then and there no questions asked. Great service and great selection.

The name Dead Timber is very apt for this park, but not in a bad way…read more It's just very bygone feeling, like it's been the spot of many historic movements in nature. There are rickety bridges that are long closed down, and uprooted trees that are still standing and growing, against all odds. Aside from the cool old style feel of Dead Timber, there are actually some fun things you can do here too, like camping, trail hiking, and fishing. It's about an hour outside of Omaha, so it's an easy little day trip or activity with the family or by yourself (as it's very isolated feeling too so it would be cool to be by yourself out there!) I'd say this isn't the top of any of the Nebraska parks/recreation areas, in terms of maintenance or things to do, but it does have its own little charm.

I was looking for a new place to take some pictures. This was a pretty park - due to the time of…read moreyear, is was very quite. Quite a bit of places to walk around the lake - I was surprised to see very few animals.

One of the best outdoor stores I've ever been to. Professional. Knowledgeable. And an all great…read moreexperience. Helped me with all aspects of the perfect outdoor experience. I highly recommend this Store to all. YOU WILL NOT BE LET DOWN!

My father and I have made a few purchases at No Limits Outdoors over the last few years. We're not…read more"frequent" shoppers there, but we've made significant purchases when we do make a visit. And every time we have gone there to make a purchase, it's always been a good experience. Most of the time we have dealt with Andrew himself, and he's great at being clear on what they can or can't get in terms of special orders, and has been quick to get back to us on pricing for special orders, availability, etc. Just this last week, my father and I made a special order with them on a Monday and they had the item available to pick up a week and a day later. This time frame seemed perfectly reasonable to me. Also, I was very happy with the price for this particular item. I was expecting to pay a bit more, and that was before we got a discount for paying up front in cash. For my father and I, No Limits Outdoors has become our first stop when looking for a particular firearm. To date, there is only one firearm I had been looking for that they either didn't have or couldn't obtain - and it was a pretty esoteric item to begin with so I was not surprised. The staff has always been helpful and courteous. Like most any business, there are times where they may be busy with several customers but when they're working with you - you really feel like they're working with you. These days, that alone kinda goes a long way. Know what I mean?

Veteran-owned, quality bait shop. Unique selection of lures and the best quality bait around.read more

From the owner: Specializing in ice jigs and premium fishing tackle, Trio Tackle LLC stands as a testament to the…read moreart of fishing and the passion for providing quality tackle. Established in 1986, this veteran-owned store combines top-notch customer service, with a fully stocked bait and tackle shop carrying Minnows, Night Crawlers, Leeches, Red worms, Spikes and Waxworms. Trio Tackle is catering to the needs of both local anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With a dedication to customer satisfaction and a commitment to offering an extensive selection of lures, lines, and equipment, Trio Tackle continues to raise the bar in the fishing community, ensuring every venture onto the water is a memorable one.