Established Camping
Cottonwood Lake State Rec Area
Cottonwood Lake State Rec Area near Merriman, NE, features flat terrain with grasslands and a lake. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 90°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy fishing or birdwatching.
Location
Cottonwood Lake State Rec Area is located in Nebraska
Directions
From town: Go 1 mi E on US-20.
Coordinates
42.91600064 N
101.67700067 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Rapid City
- 3 hrs 52 min from Cheyenne
- 4 hrs 9 min from Grand Island
- 4 hrs 42 min from Greeley
