Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
Nebraska State Recreation Area · Cherry County
CountyCherry
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
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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
Phone402-376-3320
Address88292 State Highway 97, Valentine, NE 69201
🎒 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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