- Reclamation
- Missouri Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas Gulf
- Recreation
- Merritt Reservoir Facilities
Merritt Reservoir Facilities
420 East First St., Valentine, NE 69201; (420)684-2921. Located 21 miles southwest of Valentine. Nearest highway, Nebraska 97. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, muskie, largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 2,905 surface acres. Fishing season is year-round.
| Merritt Reservoir Pick-Sloan MBP |
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| Cooperator (managing entity) |
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 2200 N 33RD ST Lincoln NE 68503 |
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| Land Area (acres) | Total | 6147 |
| Developed Public Use | 347 | |
| Undeveloped | 5684 | |
| Water Surface (acres) | Total | 2906 |
| Available for Recreation | 2906 | |
| Shoreline (miles) | Total | 44 |
| Available for Recreation | 44 | |
| Fees | Area Entrance | yes |
| Campgrounds | no | |
| Picnic Areas | no | |
| Boat Launch Facilities | no | |
| Parking | no | |
| Other | yes | |
| Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 4 |
| Campsites | 0 | |
| Tent Only Campsites | 360 | |
| RV Hookups | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
| Camp Shower Facilities | no | |
| Picnic Areas | 9 | |
| Picnic Tables | 190 | |
| Picnic Shelters | 8 | |
| Swimming Beaches | 0 | |
| Swim Shower Facilities | no | |
| Boat Launch Ramps | 4 | |
| Boat Launch Lanes | 4 | |
| Mooring Buoys | 0 | |
| Slip Mooring Spaces | 0 | |
| Concessions | 1 | |
| Potable Water | Campgrounds | 10 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 1 | |
| Toilets | Campgrounds | 23 |
| Picnic Areas | 0 | |
| Other Locations | 1 | |
| Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 1 |
| Boat | 0 |
