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.
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.
Back by demand is our Ericson Lake Spirits Raffle. Get your tickets today!
(2) Lucky Winners will receive a half pallet of assorted beer
(1) Winner will receive a case of Premium Whiskey
(1) Winner will receive (6) Bottles of Wine
(1) Winner will receive assorted cases of soda.
Tickets are 1 for $20 or 3 for $50
Must be 21 to enter. Winner ID’s will be checked to accept prizes.
Drawing will be at the conclusion of the Annual ELC Meeting on Saturday, July 5th, 2025.
Spirits Raffle 2025
8th Annual Paddle Poker Run
Friday, July 4, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
12:00 - 12:45 Check In / Packet Pickup
1:00 PM - Poker Run Starts
1:00 PM - Non-Paddling Hand Pickup
Pre-registration available until 5 PM CST Sunday, June 22nd to receive a Free T-Shirt
Registrations after June 22nd will not receive a T-Shirt
Additional T-Shirts can be ordered before June 22nd.
Register at the link below
$20 Per Participant
Adults, Kids & Non-Paddling Division available
Winners awarded for the top 3 Hands in the 3 Divisions
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors
Boone County Health Center
Hillbill’s Diesel Ag & Auto
Lammers Abel & Kaps, CPA’s P.C.
Levander Funeral Homes, Inc
Schalk Auto, Inc.
Wadas, Inc.
Wlaschin Cattle Co.
The poker run begins at the boat ramp near the carousel picnic shelter and continues to four checkpoints around the lake before returning back to the boat ramp for your final card.
Kayaks and Canoes are the only accepted form of water transportation for this event.
RULES:
* The game will be five card stud and will adhere to the best 5-card hand turned in.
* Traditional poker hand rankings from highest to lowest will be used.
* At card turn in (before handing in cards) Participants will have the option to purchase one additional bonus card for $5 donation, giving them 6 cards. The best 5-card hand will be used.
* Envelopes holding each card will be opened by event staff. Tampering with envelopes will result in disqualification.
* If you have two identical cards a random sealed card will be drawn to replace the duplicate card.
* In case of a tie for winners, participants will draw a high card from the deck to determine placement.
* Must be present to win.
* In case of bad weather all participants will return to the ELC building to finish drawing cards. There is no rain date.
* Approved life jackets are required.
* All participants must sign waiver. Minors participating in the vent, waiver must be signed by parent or guardian.
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors
Christensen Insurance
Double R Designs
Ericson Spalding Livestock Market
Henderson State Bank
People’s Service / Jimmy K’s
Spalding Animal Clinic
Wells Drug / Spalding Pharmacy
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.
