Denton, Nebraska · Lancaster County
Yankee Hill, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 3.5 miles east of Denton, NE, with a surface area of 208 acres and 5 miles of shoreline. Only boats with electric motors are allowed on this lake. Facilities include primitive camping, a dog training area and a boat ramp. A State Park Permit is required for entry.
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Yankee Hill, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 3.5 miles east of Denton, NE, with a surface area of 208 acres and 5 miles of shoreline. Only boats with electric motors are allowed on this lake. Facilities include primitive camping, a dog training area and a boat ramp. A State Park Permit is required for entry.
Located 12 miles southwest of Lincoln, northeast and 3 miles southeast of Denton. The entrance is on southwest 40th Street between W. Denton Road and W. Rokeby Road.
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