Can you reserve a site at Merrill Campground?

Yes, Merrill Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Merrill Campground have?

302 sites in total, of which 168 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Merrill Campground?

178 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Merrill Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Merrill Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Merrill Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Merrill Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Merrill Campground

Campground · 168 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lassen National Forest (NF) · Open Access

168
Bookable sites: 178 ft
Max rig length: up to 16
People per site: 8
Accessible sites: 5,140 ft
Elevation

Overview

Merrill Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designated day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. All of these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail. The Osprey Overlook, another day use area in the recreation area, can be hiked or driven to for a scenic view of the southern end of Eagle Lake and the surrounding forest basin.

The Lassen National Forest offers a variety of lakes, streams and wilderness areas for recreational opportunities. The forest offers miles of trails that are used for hiking, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding and in the winter months, snowmobiling.

Recreation

Fishing for the Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout, a California Heritage Trout, is the primary recreational activity on Eagle Lake, but the 3rd largest natural lake in California (22,000 acres), provides for plenty of room for swimming, kayaking, skiing and all other boating activities by motor or sail. There are no 2-cycle restrictions for outboard boat motors or PWCs.

Facilities

Merrill Campground is a unique US Forest Service facility. Totally rebuilt in the early 2000s, it is the prototypical RV park in a Forest Service campground. With 57 full hook-up sites, 64 partial hook-up sites and 51 standard, no hook-up sites, Merrill offers whatever type of site you prefer. Partial hook-up sites have water and electric, no sewer. All electric hook-up sites have a 50, a 30 and two 20 amp outlets provided.

All site camping/parking spurs are at least 45 feet, but most are 55 to 75 feet in length, and are essentially double wide. Each site is equipped with a table and a campfire ring with grill. The campground has flush toilets, potable water points, grey water dumps, limited WIFI and firewood is available for purchase. An RV Dump Station Facility is conveniently located just outside the campground with a $5 dump fee.

Forty-five sites, #15-#42 and #57-#75, are designated walk-in sites, the other 125 are reservation sites.

The paved bike path runs through the campground. The Eagle Lake Marina store with gas, propane, fishing and camping supplies, shower and laundry facilities and boat launch are located 2.5 miles from the campground.

Natural Features

Eagle Lake is located where the Sierras meet the Cascades at the southwestern end of the lake, and the Modoc Plateau of the Great Basin at the northeastern end. This unique location offers diverse landscapes, geology, wildlife and vegetation.

Merrill Campground is located in a mature conifer forest of pines and firs on the southern shoreline of Eagle Lake, at an elevation of 5,100 feet.

Nearby Attractions

The Lassen National Forest has many other recreational opportunities and the Lassen Volcanic National Park is an easy day’s drive to and from Eagle Lake Recreational Area.

The facts

Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
168 bookable sites
302 sites in total, including non-bookable
8 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 178 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: MERRILL CAMPGROUND

Site types

134 Management
115 Standard Electric
51 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

302 campsites at Merrill Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	74 ft	8	🐾
002	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	79 ft	8	🐾
003	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	69 ft	8	🐾
004	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	83 ft	8	🐾
005	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	71 ft	8	🐾
006	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	68 ft	8	🐾
007	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	62 ft	8	🐾
008	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
009	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	61 ft	8	🐾
010	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
011	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	66 ft	8	♿ 🐾
012	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	75 ft	8	🐾
013	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	76 ft	8	🐾
015	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Paved	—	69 ft	8	🐾
016	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	♿ 🐾
017	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	172 ft	16	🐾
018	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	74 ft	8	🐾
019	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	74 ft	8	🐾
020	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
021	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	77 ft	8	🐾
022	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾
023	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
024	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	64 ft	8	🐾
025	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	79 ft	8	♿ 🐾
026	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	74 ft	8	♿ 🐾
027	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	8	🐾
028	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
029	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	🐾
030	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
031	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
032	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
033	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
034	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
035	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
036	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	47 ft	8	🐾
037	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
038	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
039	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	46 ft	8	🐾
040	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	🐾
041	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	62 ft	8	🐾
042	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
043	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾
044	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	8	🐾
045	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	56 ft	8	🐾
046	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
047	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
048	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
049	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
050	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
051	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
052	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
053	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	51 ft	8	🐾
054	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
055	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
056	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
057	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	59 ft	8	🐾
058	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
059	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
060	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
061	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	63 ft	8	🐾
062	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
063	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
064	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
065	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
066	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
067	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
068	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
069	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
070	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	61 ft	8	🐾
071	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	49 ft	8	🐾
072	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
073	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	46 ft	8	🐾
074	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	67 ft	8	🐾
075	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
076	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	🐾
077	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
078	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
079	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
080	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	🐾
081	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
082	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
083	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
084	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
085	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
086	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
087	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
088	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
089	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	67 ft	8	🐾
090	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
091	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
092	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
093	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	79 ft	8	♿ 🐾
094	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	76 ft	8	🐾
095	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	73 ft	8	🐾
096	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
097	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	59 ft	8	🐾
098	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	78 ft	8	🐾
099	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	59 ft	8	🐾
100	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾
101	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
102	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	76 ft	8	🐾
103	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
104	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
105	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	♿ 🐾
106	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
107	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	♿ 🐾
108	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
109	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	8	🐾
110	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	74 ft	8	🐾
111	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
112	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
113	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
114	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
115	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
116	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
117	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
118	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	178 ft	16	🐾
119	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
120	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	🐾
121	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	68 ft	8	🐾
122	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	♿ 🐾
123	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Paved	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
124	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
125	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	58 ft	8	🐾
126	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	🐾
127	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	51 ft	8	🐾
128	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
129	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	54 ft	8	🐾
130	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
131	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	52 ft	8	🐾
132	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
133	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
134	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
135	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	48 ft	8	🐾
136	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
137	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	49 ft	8	🐾
138	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	71 ft	8	🐾
139	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
140	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
141	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
142	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
143	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
144	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	71 ft	8	🐾
145	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
146	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
147	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	49 ft	8	🐾
148	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
149	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
150	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
151	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
152	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	68 ft	8	🐾
153	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
154	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	66 ft	8	🐾
155	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
156	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	69 ft	8	🐾
157	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	🐾
158	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
159	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
160	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
161	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
162	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	49 ft	8	🐾
163	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
164	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	52 ft	8	🐾
165	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	🐾
166	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
167	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
168	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	58 ft	8	🐾
169	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
170	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
171	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
172	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
173	MERRILL CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
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Getting there

From Susanville, California, take Highway 36 west for 2 miles to County Road A-1. Turn north and continue 14 miles to the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. Continue past Gallatin Road, the first highway you will come to in the lake basin, and follow the signs to Merrill Campground. Located on County Road A-1.

40.54812, -120.81201 · 40°32'53.2"N 120°48'43.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	48	54	61	69	79	88	87	80	67	52	43
Low °F	22	26	30	34	40	47	53	52	45	36	28	22
Precip in	2.4	2.3	1.7	0.5	0.8	0.4	0.2	0.1	0.2	1.0	1.5	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Merrill Campground

Can you reserve a site at Merrill Campground?: Yes, Merrill Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Merrill Campground have?: 302 sites in total, of which 168 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Merrill Campground?: 178 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Merrill Campground.
Does Merrill Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Merrill Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Merrill Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Merrill Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Merrill Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Standard campsites are $20/night. Group sites are $60/night.

Restrictions:

Quiet time is 10PM-8AM. Check in 1PM and check out 12PM. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

Accessibility:

8 accessible campsites, accessible flush toilets and trails.

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Camping near Merrill Campground

Eagle Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Eagle Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Christie Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen Grove Campground (CA) 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gallatin Marina 1.7 mi · Facility
Rocky Point - East 9.5 mi · Facility
Rocky Point - West 9.5 mi · Facility
Goumaz 9.7 mi · Facility
Eagle Lake Ranger District 10.4 mi · Facility
Devil's Corral Trailhead 10.6 mi · Facility
Susanville Trailhead 12.4 mi · Facility
Roxie Peconom Campground 13.3 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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