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Papio NRD River Access Parks to Open April 1 

The Papio NRD will open the Elkhorn and Platte River access parks for the season on April 1st.

The access parks include:

  • Elkhorn Crossing (intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road)
  • West Maple Road Site (West Maple Road northeast of Waterloo)
  • Graske Crossing (southeast corner of West Dodge Road & west of 204th St.)
  • Platte River Landing (southeast corner of Highway 64 Bridge)

High river flows occasionally force the Papio NRD to temporarily close the river access parks for safety purposes. Closures for Elkhorn River parks are called for when the Elkhorn River gauge at Waterloo reads a stage of four feet or greater. Platte River Landing will close when the gauge at Leshara reads seven feet or above.

River access ramps may need to be cleaned of silt, debris and safety inspected before reopening.

Access Parks – Open or Closed? 

You can find out whether the access parks are open or closed throughout the season here:

The access parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. through November 1.

 

River Access Parks to Close Friday for Season

The Papio NRD will close all river access parks to the Elkhorn and Platte rivers for the season on November 1st.

The access sites include Elkhorn Crossing, Graske Crossing, West Maple Road, and Platte River Landing.

The access sites will reopen April 1st, 2025.

River Access Parks: Open or Closed? Check Here!

High river flows occasionally force the Papio NRD to temporarily close the river access parks for safety purposes. Closures for Elkhorn River parks are called for when the Elkhorn River gage at Waterloo reads a stage of four feet or greater. Platte River Landing will close when the gage at Leshara reads seven feet or above.

River access ramps may need to be cleaned of silt, debris and safety inspected before reopening.

Status of Elkhorn & Platte River Access Parks:

(A) Elkhorn Crossing (intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road) – CLOSED

(B) West Maple Road Site (West Maple Road northeast of Waterloo) – CLOSED

(C) Platte River Landing (near Highway 64) – CLOSED

(D) Graske Crossing (southeast corner of West Dodge Road & west of 204th) – CLOSED

 

 

 

Papio NRD River Access Sites to Open April 1

The Papio NRD will open the Elkhorn and Platte River access sites for the season on April 1st. 

The access sites include:

  • Elkhorn Crossing (intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road)
  • West Maple Road (West Maple Road northeast of Waterloo)
  • Graske Crossing (southeast corner of West Dodge Road & west of 204th St.)
  • Platte River Landing (near Highway 64)   

High river flows occasionally force the Papio NRD to temporarily close the river access sites for safety purposes. Park closures for Elkhorn River sites are called for when the Elkhorn River gauge at Waterloo reads a stage of 5 feet or greater. Platte River Landing will close when the gauge at Leshara reads 7 feet or above.

River access ramps may need to be cleaned of silt, debris and safety inspected before reopening.

Access Sites – Open or Closed? 

You can find out whether the access sites are open or closed throughout the season here:

There are no park entry fees. The access sites are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. through November 1.

Enjoy!

Papio NRD River Access Sites to Open April 1

The Papio NRD will open the Elkhorn and Platte River access sites for the season on April 1st. 

The access sites include:

  • Elkhorn Crossing (intersection of 252nd & Bennington Road)
  • West Maple Road (West Maple Road northeast of Waterloo)
  • Graske Crossing (southeast corner of West Dodge Road & west of 204th St.)
  • Platte River Landing (near Highway 64)   

High river flows occasionally force the Papio NRD to temporarily close the river access sites for safety purposes. Park closures for Elkhorn River sites are called for when the Elkhorn River gauge at Waterloo reads a stage of 5 feet or greater. Platte River Landing will close when the gauge at Leshara reads 5 feet or above.

River access ramps may need to be cleaned of silt, debris and safety inspected before reopening.

Access Sites – Open or Closed? 

You can find out whether the access sites are open or closed throughout the season here:

There are no park entry fees. The access sites are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. through November 1.

Enjoy!

River Access Sites Closed Indefinitely Due to Flooding

 

Elkhorn Crossing

 

Sorry folks, we know this is not the news you want to hear.

All of the Papio NRD river access sites will be closed indefinitely due to the recent flooding. These include:

          • Platte River Landing
      • Elkhorn Crossing
      • West Maple Road
      • Graske Crossing

The campground at Elkhorn Crossing Rec. Area will also be closed for the season. Our crews are working as quickly as possible to get the access sites back in shape.

We truly appreciate your understanding.

 

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