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Merrill
Total sites: 168
Available Today: 133 FF*
Available this Weekend: 165 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 133 FF*
Available this Weekend: 165 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Lassen National Forest › Eagle Lake Ranger District › California
› Lassen County
› Susanville
› Merrill Campground
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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Campsite Reviews (5269)
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@tomn1568100 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #102
We had very nice, peaceful, time at Merrill campground. Fishing Eagle Lake was medium, with more Tui chub than trout. All in all we enjoyed our stay. Would like to see the Osprey make a comeback.
@KittyH7717773 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025
I had a great time loved the campsite. The restrooms were clean daily.
@ChrisG1203337 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #87
Everything is clean & well maintained at Merrill.The camp hosts are always friendly & helpful.The marina store keeps stocked with ice & ice cream.Thanks
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #46
The Merrill campground is a very beautiful and secluded campground with power and water at each RV campsite. All of the bathrooms were immaculate and all of the people at the campsite were courteous and friendly. I felt very safe there at all hours of the day and night. The park was very clean and there was no trash about. It's the second time we visited there with our 27-foot trailer and look forward returning there this spring. Eagle Lake and the Merrill Campground is our number one destination when we go camping. It is a safe place for your children to roam around in their bicycles or play at the beach. The paved trails are great for a stroll with your dogs are a bike ride.
@AleshaK8E90785 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #155
As always the visit did not disappoint. We love camping here every year. The camp hosts are always very friendly and welcoming.
@bradm5543734 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #146
Great clean campground. Had a wonderful stay!
@GailF7861464 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #153
Been coming here for about 40 years! Its a great campground. We love the large sites. The camp hosts were so friendly and helpful. The only thing I found disturbing were all the electric bikes the kids were riding were going speeds that far exceeded the speed limit. Im not a fan.
@ShirleyT160129 · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #154
We love to go up to Eagle Lake every year. The water level has dropped a bit, but still all is good! Very nice campground spacing, as always.
@ReginaP9322070 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #137
We got here late the day of our reservation. We ddnt get to enjoy it. From what we saw its beautiful. Camp host was awesome. A very strange thing is, there isnt a shower anywhere. They have a nice block bathroom every 50 yards but no shower. I had to drive to the marina and pay $5. I know people have campers but not everyone uses their shower but tents wouldnt have them.
@LauraH2152556 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #140
Great roomy sites! Saw deer, chipmunks, and abundant bird nests! Friendly staff and campers!
@RichardP563677 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #107
I love going there! Patty and Sue are the best camp hosts. Its my favorite place to camp!
@MarlonK64BE6A6 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #96
They should address the low electricity problem..low voltage due to bigger rv/fifthwheels with one or two AC running all day
@KarenP1757435 · Camped on Jul 23, 2025 at Campsite #56
Everything was clean and great hosts.
@RobP589B432DD0 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #10
My beautiful wife and I went to Merrill campground for a couple days to continue the celebration of our 37 years of marriage. Although the water was down and our boat was not with us this time, we had a wonderful experience. Everything was just fantastic from the spot we had #17, to the weather, to the neighbors and of course the campground host who was above amazing. We felt very welcome and we would recommend this campground to everyone! The bike trails are great, they are all paved so be ready for some exercise. The store was open at the marina and the ice cream was ready for devouring and fresh. The prices are reasonable and the staff is amazing. They rent boats if you want one and the fish that were caught were of the very large size. Law enforcement kept everything in check but they didn't bother us. The only complaint we can think of is we needed more time there and will plan a longer trip next time.
@BobS1319150 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #12
Merrill is a great campground. Well maintained, easy access for your rig, and camp hosts are very friendly!
@JohnR1203984 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #52
Merrill Campground is a great place to vacation. The campgrounds are nice and depending on the loop you stay in the views of the lake are great. Lots of places to see that are just a day trip - Lassen Natl Park, Lake Almanor and we're usually there for the Lassen Fair.
@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
@BillH7338117 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #47
Nice campsites,good camp hosts upon Checkin.
@ShannonM451773 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #110
The camp hosts are great!We just Love Patty and Sue.
@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.
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