The recreation area is located on the 325-acre Bluestem Reservoir, approximately 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of Sprague, or about 18 miles (29 km) south of the State Capitol, Lincoln.

The recreation area is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The area is popular for boating, fishing, camping, and swimming.

The reservoir is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, walleye and crappies.

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