Merritt Reservoir SRA

About

Located in a picturesque Sandhills of Nebraska southwest of Valentine, Merritt Reservoir offers some of Nebraska’s best fishing, along with boating and camping. It is a deep lake with excellent inflow from the Snake River and Boardman Creek. The park also offers some of the darkest skies in the world, meaning the park is well-known for its stargazing opportunities. In 2022, it was designated as an International Dark Sky Park.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• attraction

  Snake River Falls

  4.8 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  1.3 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• NE