Branched Oak State Recreation Area

Lake with concrete boat ramp, small dock, more docks with boats in distance
Marina cove at Branched Oak Lake

Branched Oak State Recreation Area (Branched Oak Lake) is a Nebraska state recreation area located two and a half miles north of Malcolm, Nebraska (northwest of Lincoln) in Lancaster County. The lake is the largest of the Salt Valley Lakes with 1,800 acres (7 km2) of water in a 5,595-acre (23 km2) park.

The area has several camping facilities, ranging from modern to primitive. There is a shop inside the park area where visitors can buy firewood/bait and also purchase boat rentals. The lake is stocked with a catfish, bass, carp and bluegill.

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Coordinates: 40°58′17″N 96°51′47″W / 40.9713°N 96.8631°W / 40.9713; -96.8631

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