People Used To Flock To This Tiny Nebraska Town To Experience Its Healing Mineral Waters
By Delana Lefevers|Published February 15, 2023
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Delana Lefevers
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
About 7 miles north of the tiny town of Merna are the only mineral springs in Nebraska. Back at the turn of the 20th century, when mineral bath spas were all the rage, some enterprising men planned to build the area up into a resort around the springs. It didn’t quite work out that way, but we now have this lovely recreation area to enjoy instead.
Victoria Springs State Recreation area is a beautiful 60-acre recreation area in Custer County.
Most people know Victoria Springs for its great fishing, but you can also boat on the lake, have a picnic in the grass, and even rent a paddleboat. If you'd like to stay all weekend, you can rent a cabin or bring your RV or tent.
The recreation area also happens to be a historic site.
The mineral water business may not have panned out at Victoria Springs, but the land sure does make for a beautiful day out in nature.
We definitely enjoy the lovely natural surroundings more than a leisure spa! Have you ever been to Victoria Springs State Recreation Area? Tell us about your favorite part in the comments!
