June 2024 • Nebraskaland 23
TOP LEFT: The Oak Creek Area on Trail
11 is one of several locations where
campers can pitch a tent at Sherman.
The layout of the lake provides
kayakers plenty of places to escape the
wind from nearly any direction.
TOP RIGHT: Kielyn Beezley of Kearney
water skis behind a boat piloted by Rick
Westland of Pleasanton.
BELOW: A storm cloud fills the sky
above the West Ridge Area campground
on the south side of the reservoir. The
campground was expanded in 2023 and
now provides 61 pads with electrical
hookups.
