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Bridgeport State Recreation Area

Bridgeport, NE

Bridgeport State Recreation Area
Fee: Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Basic camping $15 per night.

About this park

Bridgeport State Recreation Area covers about 326 acres, including 78 acres of water across five sandpit lakes, with Center Lake the largest. It offers power-boating and non-motorized water sports, camping, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Anglers catch rainbow trout, walleye, largemouth bass, and other species. A designated swim beach has shade and amenities, an amphitheater can be reserved, and there is an RV dump station. Nearby attractions include Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. There are 80 basic campsites, first-come, first-served, with self-pay at Iron Ranger boxes. Food, fuel, and groceries are available in nearby Bridgeport.

Contact & location

📞 (308) 783-2911
✉️ bridgeport@outdoornebraska.gov
📍 100 Recreation Rd., Bridgeport, NE, 69336

Nearby state parks

🌲Lake Minatare State Recreation Area · Minatare · 26.3 mi
🌲Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area · Gering · 29.0 mi
🌲Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area · Marsland · 53.7 mi

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Bridgeport State Recreation Area FAQ

Where is Bridgeport State Recreation Area located?
Bridgeport State Recreation Area is in Bridgeport, Nebraska, at 100 Recreation Rd.. GPS coordinates: 41.68104, -103.11003. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Bridgeport State Recreation Area?
Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Basic camping $15 per night. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Bridgeport State Recreation Area?
You can call (308) 783-2911 or email bridgeport@outdoornebraska.gov. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Bridgeport State Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Bridgeport 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 If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.