Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

About Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

A Sandhills reservoir ringed by dunes, with a trading post selling bait, fuel and boat rental, and Electric Plus and Basic camping at Beeds Landing and Cedar Bay. Some of the darkest night skies in the state sit overhead.

Things to do

• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water
• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Basic
• Electric

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags

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Nearby state parks

• Smith Falls State Park
• Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area
• Bowring Ranch State Historical Park
• Keller Park State Recreation Area
• Long Pine State Recreation Area
• Walgren Lake State Recreation Area