Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:07 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Maple Cr. Rec. Area
| Location | Creston township, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | West Fork Maple Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.715108, -97.253908 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Platte |
Maple Cr. Rec. Area is a public boat launch providing access to West Fork Maple Creek in Creston township, Nebraska at coordinates 41.71511, -97.25391. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Maple Cr. Rec. Area is a public boat launch on West Fork Maple Creek in Creston township, Platte County, Nebraska. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Cr. Rec. Area
Is Maple Cr. Rec. Area free to use?
Yes, Maple Cr. Rec. Area is a public boat launch with free access in Creston township, Nebraska.
What water does Maple Cr. Rec. Area access?
Maple Cr. Rec. Area provides boat launch access to West Fork Maple Creek in Creston township, Nebraska.
How do I get to Maple Cr. Rec. Area?
Maple Cr. Rec. Area is located at coordinates 41.715108, -97.253908 in Creston township, Nebraska. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
2 additional boat launches are located within 1.0 mi of Maple Cr. Rec. Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.