Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area

Park Snapshot Cherry County .5e, .5s of Merriman Lat: 42.91593 Lon: -101.67505 Aerial Map 240 acres (60 water) Click region for new search (AreaID: 53) Attractions Overnight Accommodations Facility Details Campground/Cabin Maps Driving Directions Contact Information: Cottonwood Lake SRA PO Box 38 Merriman,  NE  69218-0038 Phone: (308) 684-3428 Diane.Burress@nebraska.gov

Summary

Cottonwood has a typical sandhills lake encompassing 60 acres and 180 acres of land adjacent. The area is partially forested and offers power boating, picnicking and swimming. The area has a playground.

Located near the Arthur Bowring Ranch State Historical Park.

Camping Facilities: 30 non-pad sites without electricity

Cottonwood SRA has 30 non-designated campsites. Water is available.