SPNRD RECREATION AREAS
OLIVER RESERVOIR
Oliver Reservoir is located 8 miles west of Kimball on Hwy 30. Kimball, NE 69145 and is managed by South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD). Phone # is (308) 254-2377
Camping is open! No reservations, just show up and fill out the registration information at the kiosk.
48 campsites with fire pits and overflow camping with no fire pits are available . Overnight camping is free, but all donations are used for park upkeep.
Goldeneye and Goldenrod Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
Goldeneye WMA, Big Springs
Near Big Springs, features a small pond with surprising fishing opportunities. Located 1S, 3W and ¼N of Big Springs, Goldeneye is a secluded 23 acre property. Fisherman have caught black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass and yellow perch from the pond. Hunting includes dove, pheasant, rabbit and waterfowl.
GPS: Lat. 41.03; Long. -102.12
Goldenrod WMA, near Chappell
0.1S and 3E of Chappell on U.S. 385. The 97 acres have a nice combination of wooded area and open grassland that deer, doves, pheasants and rabbits call home.
GPS: Lat. 41.05; Long. -102.42