Louisville State Recreation Area
Swimming hole in Louisville, Nebraska · Lake
Louisville State Recreation Area is a lake swimming hole. It is near Louisville, Nebraska. Fee notes: Park entry permit fee required. Best season: The swimming beach on Lake No.
Typical season: The swimming beach on Lake No
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Water type
- Lake
- Water body
- Louisville sandpit lakes
- Fee
- Park entry permit fee required
- Nearest town
- Louisville
- State
- Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 41.00503, -96.16908
- Best season
- The swimming beach on Lake No. 2 is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and the floating playground operates during the summer season.
- Access difficulty
- Easy. The area is on Highway 50 near Louisville in eastern Nebraska, close to Platte River and Mahoney state parks, with drive-up access and change houses near the beach.
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Lifeguard
- Present (seasonal — confirm on arrival)
- Camping
- 223 electrical pads plus basic sites, with showers and modern restrooms.
- Land manager
- State park / recreation agency
- Activities
- Swimming, floating playground, fishing, kayaking, camping, biking
- Facilities
- 223 electrical camping pads plus basic sites, showers and modern restrooms, change houses near the beach, five picnic shelters, a concession stand, and paddleboard, water bike, and kayak rentals.
- Listing last updated
- July 13, 2026
The experience
- Best time to visitThe swimming beach on Lake No. 2 is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and the floating playground operates during the summer season.
- AccessEasy. The area is on Highway 50 near Louisville in eastern Nebraska, close to Platte River and Mahoney state parks, with drive-up access and change houses near the beach.
- Facilities223 electrical camping pads plus basic sites, showers and modern restrooms, change houses near the beach, five picnic shelters, a concession stand, and paddleboard, water bike, and kayak rentals.
- Camping nearby223 electrical pads plus basic sites, with showers and modern restrooms.
Highlights & features
- Designated swim beach with boat-free water
- Lifeguarded floating playground with climbing wall
- Five sandpit lakes 30 minutes from Omaha
Access & fees
Verified against outdoornebraska.gov (checked July 2026). Rules and fees can change; confirm with the land manager before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Does Louisville SRA have a swimming beach?
Yes — the designated beach on Lake No. 2 is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and boats of any kind are prohibited on that lake. A separate floating playground has lifeguards on duty whenever it is open.
Is there a fee at Louisville State Recreation Area?
Yes, a Nebraska state park entry permit is required for vehicles. The floating playground and rentals (paddleboards, water bikes, kayaks) carry their own charges.
What is the floating playground at Louisville?
A summer inflatable course on the water with a climbing wall, dome, and monkey bars — one of the Nebraska park system’s newest attractions, and unlike the open beach it is staffed by lifeguards during operating hours.
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