Merritt Trading Post Resort is a perfect destination for a Sandhills vacation in the heart of Nebraska. The resort offers cabins and campgrounds around Merritt Reservoir, providing easy access to over 200,000 public acres for hiking, hunting, geocaching, birdwatching, stargazing, or photography. The resort is also perfect for family vacations and fishing trips. Merritt Trading Post Resort is...

This campground is a great spot for families, semi-truck drivers, and those traveling in motorhomes. It offers a 50% discount for Passport America members, making it a great place to stay for a night or a week. The owner has made extra efforts to keep the burrs out of the immediate camping area, and the nearby wildlife refuges and river offer plenty of opportunities for exploration. The WiFi...

Berry Bridge Campground is a privately owned campground located along the Niobrara river, east of Valentine, Nebraska. Our well-kempt campground offers RV sites, flush toilets, showers, and air conditioned bunkhouses! Berry Bridge is also the main launch site for canoeing and tubing along the Niobrara River. Our office and convenience store are also located at Berry Bridge.

Fishberry Campground is a very peaceful and clean RV park with decent sized sites that offer electric, water, and sewer hookups. The park is easy to navigate and has clearly marked pedestals and dump hookups. The self-registration process at the office is straightforward and the family of local ducks at the park is a nice welcome. The campground is very quiet and there are security lights that...

Ballards Marsh SWA Dispersed Camping is a free camping area located in Valentine, NE. The campground offers gravel pads and allows tent camping for a maximum stay of 14 days. Pets are allowed on site. The site is a bit tight for bigger rigs, but the scenery is nice with water/marsh views and a nice sunset. There is no shade so it could be hot in the summer. Cell service for T-Mobile is...

Valentine City Park in Valentine, NE is a lovely, affordable spot for RV camping or tent camping. For only $5, you can camp next to a beautiful river and enjoy the peaceful sound of rushing water. The park offers amenities like a restroom facility, playground, picnic shelter, and benches, as well as disc golf for entertainment. While the park seems to have high car traffic, it is a small price...

Smith Falls State Park is a scenic campground located along the Niobrara River in Nebraska. It has large sites for RVs, a concession stand, pay showers, picnic shelters and restrooms. It is a great spot for canoeing or tubing down the river, as well as swimming in the river or hiking to the falls. Weekends can be busy as the river is popular for outdoor activities. There is a steep descent to...

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area is located in the picturesque Sandhills of Nebraska southwest of Valentine. The park offers some of Nebraska’s best fishing, along with boating and camping. It is a deep lake with excellent inflow from the Snake River and Boardman Creek. The park also offers some of the darkest skies in the world, making it a well-known stargazing destination. In 2022,...

Willow Cove offers a few sites with electric hookups and a few primitive sites. There is a boat ramp and a beach area. Pines area is a small primitive campground with only 3 sites. All with great lake view. Each site has a bench and fire ring. These sites are very spacious and could have multiple tents. Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area is a beautiful campground located near Valentine,...

Rocky Ford Camp and Outfitters is a privately owned campground and canoe, kayak, and tube outfitter located on the Niobrara River in North Central Nebraska. The camp has been in existence for over 40 years and offers first-class facilities and experienced crew to make your trip down the Niobrara River a memory you will want to repeat year after year. The camp offers tent and RV camping, as...

Penbrook Campground is a privately owned campground located along the Niobrara river, just east of Valentine, Nebraska. Relax to the sounds of nature and enjoy scenic views with waterfront camping. Penbrook Campground offers large camp sites and RV hook-ups. Penbrook is the perfect base camp to enjoy the great outdoors.

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area is located in the picturesque Sandhills of Nebraska southwest of Valentine. The park offers some of Nebraska’s best fishing, along with boating and camping. It is a deep lake with excellent inflow from the Snake River and Boardman Creek. The park also offers some of the darkest skies in the world, making it a well-known stargazing destination. In 2022,...