Merrill Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Merrill Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Ranger District, Lassen National Forest (2 hrs 35 min northeast of Chico, CA) with an elevation of 5,139 feet. There are a total of 168 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 178 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 117 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $32.00 to $77.00. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking.

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@RonandLC30D989 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #1

Starting off the website is super easy to navigate all the campground personnel are very friendly and helpful the spaces are very wide and long and you dont see any timber on the ground. The restrooms are very clean.

@KeithS1904554 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #134

We love the space between the sites. The hosts are great. A nice mix of fellow campers.

@MikeR7257230 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #117

Merrill campground is very nice and well kept. The hosts are well organized and run a nice operation. They cant do anything about the natural issues here. Mosquitoes in July are vicious. The lake has no beach with the water ending in mud and weeds. If youre going for the lake youll be disappointed unless youre boating. The lake has a health hazard where youre not to allow dogs to swim, but its ok for you to swim? Earlier or later than July might be much better. Nice trails and forests, camping in the trees. Kids on bikes, good family place. Except for the bugs

@KimB3858433 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #52

Great place to camp, the bathroom are spotless and the hosts are great.

@CharlieM647939 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #108

Great staff

@ShannonM451773 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #110

The camp hosts are great!We just Love Patty and Sue.

@BillH7338117 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #47

Nice campsites,good camp hosts upon Checkin.

@PatrickD386639 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #164

We've been camping at Merrill campground for over 40 years. We love the campground, and the fishing is always an adventure.

@TimM9090024 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #78

Great campsite. Sites are not close together. Access to the lake shore can be difficult.

@JenniferW73279 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #152

We enjoy the 4th of July holiday every year at Merrill - eight summers later and still going! Its a lovely campground, where hosts take great pride in its upkeep, and everyone is very friendly.

@MatthewL946768 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #49

The Doyles are so GREAT! And awesome hosts. Grounds are always clean.

@BillF6750D8B54 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #120

Spaces are easy to back into. The campground was extremely quiet and the bathrooms are clean!

@LydiaM1798769 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #166

Staff is always welcoming, pleasant & friendly!! Camp grounds are always clean & the whole vibe feels like a family atmosphere. Wonderful place to visit!

@LockeK651E74C2 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #81

Dont come here for the lake. There is basically no beach and just a muggy muddy swamp going into the water. The campground was very clean and nice and the bathrooms were well kept.

@LarryC7765348 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #126

Great stay at Merrill Campground. This is a large campground with about 1/2 the spaces having water and power and a large number of first come first serve spaces. Was able to get 4 spaces with hookups together for our family get together. The campground and restrooms were very clean. The camp hosts were first class, friendly, helpful and always available. The spaces were large enough even for our 32' 5th wheel w/3 slides, a tent and still room for the truck and a car. The lake is huge but mostly shallow. Fishing requires a boat to get to the deeper water. Swimming is a challenge as the shore is mostly muddy but I understand that there are better places to be found.

@DAVEB3216537 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #122

awesome! and the staff were great and very helpful.

@MarjorieS976EF · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #160

Campground is well managed and well maintained. The camphosts, Patti and Sue are excellent, helpful and friendly.

@LindaH1671742 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #151

Wonderful campground. Large sites with water and electric available. Beautiful views of Eagle Lake. Very helpful and friendly hosts.

@KeithB1296146 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #9

Staff was helpful. We had an issue with the water spigot. They came and fixed it right away.

@WalterR7034070 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #151

Generally a good trip and a good camp site.

@MartaH4951CE14 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #110

My husband and I spent four days relaxing at Merrill Campground on Eagle Lake in Northern California (17 miles from Susanville, CA). This was our first time here. The camp hosts are friendly, the campground and restrooms are kept clean. It was quiet and relaxing. Many sites offer full hookups and some of the lake front sites are first come first serve. It definitely is the place to go to beat the heat. Do bring repellent for the mosquitos. We will camp here again!

@CharlesF612014 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025

We arrived and while setting up our trailer caught fire so we had to leave. We tried to get some kind of refund and our request was denied due to it did not meet your requirements.

@DeniseGFB2E464 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #94

I go every year and it amazes me how clean the Merrill campground is. It would be nice to have destinations close to the lake. We always play bocce ball would be nice to have a bocce ball court built in.

@RickW4075177 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #144

This campground is one of the best kept campgrounds that we visit. The camp hosts are always very nice and welcoming.

@SandraM1586460 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #157

Friendly hosts, clean, quiet, large spots to park

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