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Snake River Area Campground

Snake River Area Campground offers basic camping facilities directly on Merritt Reservoir with sandy terrain, picnic tables, fire pits, and pit toilets operating on an honor system with minimal staff presence.

The campground provides a quiet, uncrowded experience ideal for water-based recreation, with boat access to the reservoir for fishing and boating activities.

Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, making it a flexible option for spontaneous visits to this scenic Sandhills location.


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