Oconto, NE

Oconto is a quiet village of about 140 residents tucked into the rolling countryside of central Nebraska. If you are looking for a peaceful, slow-paced rural lifestyle, this small community offers plenty of room to breathe. Outdoor enthusiasts are just five miles from the 1,700-acre Pressey Wildlife Management Area, a great local spot for camping, fishing, and hunting along the South Loup River. Closer to home, the area has a distinctive creative streak, featuring the Charles Horn Sculpture Garden and a scenic barn quilt trail with dozens of colorful patterns displayed on local barns and homesteads.