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Merritt Reservoir Main Area Campground

420 E First St, Valentine, NE
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What others are saying about this campground
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, NE. It offers a variety of campgrounds with both primitive and electric hookup sites. The campground is surrounded by the scenic Sandhills and overlooks the large reservoir, perfect for water sports. There are several boat ramps, beaches, and fire rings scattered throughout the campground, as well as ADA bathrooms and dumpsters. Cell service is spotty, so be prepared. The lake is great for fishing and hunting, and there are miles of quiet beaches to explore. The night sky is beautiful and peaceful, making it a great place for a family get together or a small group of friends. There are also several regional sites nearby, such as Snake Falls, Niobrara, and Valentine.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Tenting
  • Buddy Sites
  • Trash Pickup
  • Fire Pits
  • Potable Water
  • Ice
  • Boat Launch
  • Firewood Sold
  • Camp Store
  • Back In Site
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Dump Station
  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Beach Front
  • Rustic
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Activities

  • Fishing
  • Boating

From The Campground

Merritt Reservoir is a picturesque campground situated in a narrow valley of the Snake River in Nebraska's unique Sandhills. The campground offers modern camping with electrical campsites, a shower building, trailer dump station, boat access, fish cleaning stations, and day use facilities including picnic tables and grills. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as camping, fishing, boating, skiing, picnicking, and hunting. The campground is close to Smith Falls State Park, the site of the state's tallest waterfall, and the Scenic Niobrara River trail, which provides excellent canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. Other nearby attractions include McKelvie National Forest, Valentine National Migratory Bird Refuge, Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, and Valentine State Fish Hatchery. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length. A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area.
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Phone

(402) 376-3320

Email

Ngpc.merritt@nebraska.gov

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