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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 HikingMerritt 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 FishingKeller Park Camping
An ideal get-away-from-it-all spot for campers, as well, camping enthusiasts
, NE CampingDavis Creek Camping
Facilities at the lake include boating access, restrooms, picnic facilities, primitive camping, and a handicapped accessible fishing dock.
, NE CampingCalamus 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 BoatingKeller 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 HuntingDavis Creek Fishing
Fishing season is year-round for largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and bullhead. The extensive area surrounding the reservoir is open to public hunting for deer, waterfowl, and upland game.
, NE FishingCalamus 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
, 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 Camping