Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
Location:26 miles southwest of Valentine on NE 97.
Facilities:218 campsites (28 with electrical hookups), modern restrooms as well aslatrines, showers, picnic areas, 8 picnic shelters, concession(restaurant, rentals), boat rentals, 5 boat ramps, 2 fish cleaningstations.
Activities:Camping, boating (all types), fishing, wildlife viewing.
Special Features:Located in a narrow valley of the Snake River, the reservoir offers some of Nebraska's premiere fishing. Adjacent is McKelvie National Forest, with thousands of acres for hunting and hiking. Other nearby attractions include Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Snake River Falls, the Valentine State Fish Hatchery, and Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge.
Address:420 E 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
Phone:402-376-3320
Web: www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/findpark.asp
Size: 6,147 acres land; 2,906 acres water.
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