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Merritt Trading Post Campground

Merritt Trading Post Campground offers camping and lodging options around Merritt Reservoir, 26 miles southwest of Valentine in Nebraska's Sandhills.

The facility provides camp necessities, hunting and fishing licenses, boat rentals, and fuel, making it a convenient base for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.

Multiple boat ramps and fish cleaning stations are available around the reservoir, with additional amenities including modern campsites with electrical hookups, showers, and a dump station.


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