Fee: Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Electric camping $25 per night.
About this park
Dead Timber State Recreation Area is a 200-acre park northwest of Omaha on Highway 275. Its 50-acre Oxbow Lake formed when the Elkhorn River changed course before the 1850s, and it holds bullhead, bluegill, carp, catfish, crappie, and bass. Visitors boat with electric or non-powered boats, fish, hike, hunt, and picnic. The park is next to Powder Horn Wildlife Management Area and has wildlife viewing blinds. The campground has 17 electric sites with 30-amp hookups, first-come, first-served, with self-pay at an Iron Ranger. Four primitive sites are unavailable because of flood damage. Drinking water and primitive restrooms are provided, with no dump station.
Dead Timber State Recreation Area FAQ
Where is Dead Timber State Recreation Area located?
Dead Timber State Recreation Area is in Scribner, Nebraska, at 250 County Rd. and 12 Blvd.. GPS coordinates: 41.71662, -96.69061. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Dead Timber State Recreation Area?
Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Electric camping $25 per night. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Dead Timber State Recreation Area?
You can call (402) 377-2011. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Dead Timber State Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Acorn Valley (153.0 mi, reservable)
- Prairie Flower Recreation Area (154.9 mi, reservable)
- Bob Shetler Recreation Area (155.0 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Dead Timber State Recreation Area?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.