Willow Creek State Recreation Area, 54876 852 Rd. just southwest of Pierce, has 1,633 acres around a 700-acre lake. Willow Way Campground has 165 electric sites and basic sites, with modern restrooms, showers and laundry; about half are reservable. Ten equestrian Electric Plus sites (100-foot pads, 50-amp, 50-foot pens) serve a 10-mile horse trail. The electric campground is closed October 5, 2026, to January 1, 2027, for an electrical upgrade. The dump and fill station is in Pierce, next to the county courthouse. There are an 8-mile limestone trail with a 2-mile connector to Pierce, seven fishing jetties, a swimming beach (no lifeguards), six shelters, an archery range and disc golf. Fish include crappie, bluegill, bass, catfish, walleye, northern pike and wipers. Nightly camping fees (Game and Parks rates): Electric Plus $30, Electric $25, Basic $15, Equestrian Electric Plus $35, Equestrian Basic $20; $5 less off-season. A park entry permit is required. Park office (402) 329-4053; reservations 1-844-637-2757.