Fun is in our nature.

Located at the Gateway to the Sandhills in Ericson, Nebraska, Lake Ericson offers the finest Sandhills beauty to be found. Grab your family and come get immersed in the great oudoors. You'll quickly find out that fun is in our nature.

See all the ways you can get your feet wet!

Beautiful Lake Ericson's scenic trails and pristine water offer you the opportunity to be fully immersed in nature. Whatever your idea of the "perfect day" is, you can find it here. From serene afternoon strolls, spectacular bird-watching, and relaxing sun-soaked naps on the beach to exciting fishing expeditions, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and some of the best waterfowl hunting around.

Lake Ericson is a small community, but we love our little slice of heaven, and we love sharing it with others who live for chasing adventure and making memories. We might be biased, but the sun just seems brighter and the air fresher out here.

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Ericson Lake Calendar

Submit your photos of Ericson Lake for a chance to be featured in our 2026 Ericson Lake Calendar.

  • All photos Must be submitted by August 1, 2025

  • Photos must have relevance to Ericson Lake Community and can include photos of scenery, events, wildlife, historic photos, etc.

  • There is limited space in the calendar, not all photos submitted will be used. We cannot guarantee use of each photo.

  • We are looking for photos for all seasons.

2025 Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 24th, 2025

Cornhole Tournament
Outdoor Movie

Friday, July 4th

Paddle Poker Run
Golf Cart Parade

Saturday, July 5th

Pancake Feed
Annual Meeting
Bake / Craft Sale
Silent Auction
Fireworks

Still to Comeā€¦.

Husker Tailgate Party
Duck Races
Fishing Derby
Trail of Lights