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Keller Park Picnicking/Hiking
Picnic facilities are available for day use, while there is a large picnic shelter for family gatherings and other group get-together. Hikers, too, will enjoy this exceptional area, as they meander through the grasslands and canyons. There'
, NE HikingKeller Park Camping
An ideal get-away-from-it-all spot for campers, as well, camping enthusiasts
, NE CampingMerritt Fishing
Merritt Reservoir offers some of Nebraska's premiere fishing. It is a deep lake with excellent inflow from the Snake River and Boardman Creek, Consequently, the reservoir is well-insulated against excessive drawdown
, NE FishingCalamus Reservoir Camping/Parks
Half of the modern campsites at Homestead Knolls and Nunda Shoal can be reserved up to a year prior to arrival; the remainder are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations may be made up to a year in advance of arrival date, and can be made on-line, by phone or in person.
, NE CampingKeller Park Hunting
In the fall, the area opens to hunting, in season, the day after Labor Day. Hunters will find opportunity for cottontails, squirrels, mourning doves, some quail, an occasional pheasant, and even grouse, both prairie chickens and sharptails, along with deer and wild turkey.
, NE HuntingKeller Park Fishing
Keller Park State Recreation Area is one of the few spots in Nebraska where anglers will be able to catch both warm and cold water fish species. The ponds have been stocked by the Game and Parks Commission's Fisheries Division to provide recreation for park visitors as follows: Pond #1
, NE FishingMerritt's Area Hunting
Hunters find plentiful duck, grouse, dove and both whitetail and mule deer on state land during hunting season. Turkeys inhabit the wooded canyons.
, NE HuntingCalamus Reservoir Boating
There are five public boat ramps where access can be gained to the lake. As always be careful in low water conditions and be on the lookout for structure just below the surface. Any questions? Call the number below.
, NE BoatingCalamus Reservoir Fishing
Walleye, wipers, channel cat, crappie, bass,muskellunge, pike and white bass are there to test your skills as an angler. Spring up to early summer is usually the best time for walleyeor crappie. As the water warms white bass, catfish and wipers will become a bit more active. In 2000
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