CampgroundHidden gem

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

Valentine, Nebraska

Sandhills reservoir with camp sites and a DarkSky-certified night sky.

Price
From about US$15 per night plus permit
Booking
Best to book

A remote reservoir in the Nebraska Sandhills with numerous camp areas and one of the darkest skies in the state. Good fishing and quiet days. The Nebraska Star Party gathers here each summer.

Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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