Merrill Campground
Lassen National Forest
Write a Review Eagle Lake Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 530-257-4188 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.5487, -120.8119
Overview of Merrill Campground
Last Price Paid: $32
Reported by TwoOnTheRoad on 6/5/2023
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet
Reported by Vairman on 6/24/2015
Number of Sites 173
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally May - Sep/Oct
Elevation 5,118 ft / 1,559 m
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Reviews of Merrill Campground 21 people have reviewed this location.
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“Beautiful, quiet, good fishing, full hookups”
Reviewed 7/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | $36 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 121 and 10 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Merrill Campground is right on the lake. The loops farthest from the lake have full 50A hook ups. The trees in and around the campground are tall and beautiful. People in the camp seemed really friendly, and it was very quiet at night. The camp hosts were very good. We fished all week. The catch was limited compared to years ag... more
Merrill Campground is right on the lake. The loops farthest from the lake have full 50A hook ups. The trees in and around the campground are tall and beautiful. People in the camp seemed really friendly, and it was very quiet at night. The camp hosts were very good.
We fished all week. The catch was limited compared to years ago. There seems to be quite a bit of conflict over the lake users and the surrounding ranches. See https://eaglelakefishing.net/current-fishing-report/
Normally it can be blistering hot in July, but temps were in the 80Fs and low 90Fs. Not cool, but better than the sometimes 100F+.
For me, it is a bit of a haul to get there. We live near Santa Rosa CA, and despite Google map's 6 hour prediction, it took us 8.5 hours towing. The roads from Red Bluff to the lake are in good shape, single lane, with frequent passing lanes and turnouts.
Chester was recommend by my brother as the last chance for fuel, but we gassed up in Red Bluff and make it back with fuel to spare.
My only thought about the site, and perhaps camping in general, was the presence of dogs. I love dogs. We had dogs as a family growing up, and I've had very loyal and sweet dogs as an adult. What seems to be the norm during this trip was that there were a LOT OF DOGS. If you did not hear the dogs challenging each other with barking, you heard the owners yelling at their pet. Something to think about.
The most silly thing I saw during this trip was the neighboring site's camper using a full sized blower to spruce up his pad during the day. I never expected to see that. Perhaps a broom made sense to me, but not an electric blower.
2021 update: the lake is low. We had to back our tandem axle boat trailer off the end of the ramp to launch.
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Jim G would stay here again
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“Full hookups, this close to a lake, in a national forest campground!?”
Reviewed 6/18/2019
| Nightly rate: | $43 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 35' |
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If we’re in this area again would definitely come back. Sites could be a little more private, but staying mid week in early June found a mostly empty campground. Host was super nice and the scenery gorgeous. Though for sure we were lost driving out of Susanville, but GPS steered us the right way to a super relaxing night.
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gamingdad would stay here again
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“Full Hookups, in the deep woods!”
Reviewed 6/6/2019
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 35' |
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So pretty out here and well worth even one nights stay. Sites with hookups are a little close to each other, but the scenery is gorgeous, the lake is amazing, and I didn’t even mind the mosquitoes and midges. Stayed in early June on a Thursday night and the campground was mostly empty. Sites are large. We stayed in a 34 ft travel t... more
So pretty out here and well worth even one nights stay. Sites with hookups are a little close to each other, but the scenery is gorgeous, the lake is amazing, and I didn’t even mind the mosquitoes and midges. Stayed in early June on a Thursday night and the campground was mostly empty. Sites are large. We stayed in a 34 ft travel trailer.
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gamingdad would stay here again
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“Lovely Lakeside Respit”
Reviewed 7/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 31 |
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Of the 4 campgrounds at Eagle Lake in Lassen NF, Merrill is the biggest and busiest. We were here in mid July, mid-week with no reservations and there were over 20 walk in sites available. It did get more full by Friday. I had a water/elecric site which is one loop away from the loop closest to the water that had no hookups. The only r... more
Of the 4 campgrounds at Eagle Lake in Lassen NF, Merrill is the biggest and busiest. We were here in mid July, mid-week with no reservations and there were over 20 walk in sites available. It did get more full by Friday. I had a water/elecric site which is one loop away from the loop closest to the water that had no hookups. The only reason I got hookups instead of choosing the uninterrupted lake view sites was that it was 95 degrees and my daughter wanted AC in the heat of the afternoon. From the campground we walked down a short trail and swam in the lake. It was shallow, soft silt bottom, very warm water near the shore but progressively cooler the further out we went. No beach, but people had chairs and canopies set up in the 18inch reeds and mud that line the shore. Lots of boating, floating, and fishing going on. Our favorite activity was riding bikes on the dedicated, paved path that winds through the woods with periodic amazing lake views. It is an easy 5 mile path that goes from the marina(were you can get ice and take showers) by Merrill and ends at Christie campground. We had a few mosquitoes in the morning and evenings but not enough to make me put on repellant or retreat inside. The nights cooled down pleasantly. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I think this campround should have showers for rinsing off after tubing or swimming in the lake. Nice newish flush bathrooms in this loop. I really liked the adjustable bbq grill/platform over the fire pit that could be used for a camp stove or to cok over the campfire. Most sites have partial to full shade from mature pines. Sites closest to the lake had little to no shade. Noise was mostly from lots of vehicles moving boats and shuttling folks to anchored boats and marina.
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TerraFirma would stay here again
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“We love this campground!”
Reviewed 7/13/2018
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We chose this campground because of the reviews it got here on Campendium. The reviews are right-this campground is great. It is clean well-kept, spaced wonderfully, the lake is beautiful, it was everything we want in a campground. The bugs at this campground were at a minimum which I was surprised about. Its mid July so I expected... more
We chose this campground because of the reviews it got here on Campendium. The reviews are right-this campground is great. It is clean well-kept, spaced wonderfully, the lake is beautiful, it was everything we want in a campground.
The bugs at this campground were at a minimum which I was surprised about. Its mid July so I expected more mosquitos, flies and Yellowjackets.
The only negative for us was that there was really no shore fishing on this lake – you’re really need a boat of some kind.
We loved, loved, loved our time here at the Merrill campground. We will definitely be back!
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Adventure Awaits would stay here again
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“Wow! Hands down the best National Forest Campground we’ve ever seen.”
Reviewed 5/21/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 72 |
| RV Length: | 33' |
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This campground has it all! Lakeside living with spacious sites and your choice of hookups under the pines. Merrill Campground has over 180 sites and the loops are a mix of dry camping (closest to the lake), water and electric (middle loops) and full-hookups (closest to the entrance). There is also a good mix of reservable sites and fi... more
This campground has it all! Lakeside living with spacious sites and your choice of hookups under the pines. Merrill Campground has over 180 sites and the loops are a mix of dry camping (closest to the lake), water and electric (middle loops) and full-hookups (closest to the entrance). There is also a good mix of reservable sites and first come/first serve. All the sites are long, nicely separated and fairly level. The sites closest to the lake are a little more open, the other loops are tucked under giant pines. You can’t go wrong here – it’s a beautiful and well maintained campground.
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There are restrooms in every loop, but you’ll need to go to the Marina for showers. The Marina was still closed when we arrived on opening day (May 15th). We loved the 5.2 miles of paved bike path that runs from Christie Campground to Gallatin Beach and can be accessed from Fir Loop in Merrill Campground.
Eagle Lake is lovely and a prime spot for trout fishing. We were here nearly two weeks before the season opened and already the fishermen were arriving and staking out their spots. 😊 Very friendly, helpful camp host. Several other dry campgrounds close to Merrill in case you need a Plan B.
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Teddi & Roger would stay here again
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“Amazing campground!”
Reviewed 1/3/2018
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 54 |
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Perfect end to a week of on-the-go camping in Northern CA. Beautiful, peaceful place. Great campground vibe. Most sites have hookups. The first rows get a lake view site with no hookups. The view makes it worth it. Theres a bike trail and a store at the marina which also has showers for a fee. There's a good mix of sites with su... more
Perfect end to a week of on-the-go camping in Northern CA. Beautiful, peaceful place. Great campground vibe. Most sites have hookups. The first rows get a lake view site with no hookups. The view makes it worth it. Theres a bike trail and a store at the marina which also has showers for a fee. There's a good mix of sites with sun, shade or both.
It's a clean, fun campground where you leave feeling like family.
Weekend Envy would stay here again
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“The Perfect Campground”
Reviewed 6/23/2017
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 138 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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If I could choose a perfect campground design-wise this would be it. It has dry camping, water and electric sites, and full hookup sites. There is plenty of space between most sites and the they are typically paved and large. There are gray water dumping sites throughout the camp so bring your blueboy if staying for awhile in a site w... more
If I could choose a perfect campground design-wise this would be it. It has dry camping, water and electric sites, and full hookup sites. There is plenty of space between most sites and the they are typically paved and large. There are gray water dumping sites throughout the camp so bring your blueboy if staying for awhile in a site without full hookups. The dump station is easy access either entering or exiting, and is across the road from the campground and out of the way. Whomever designed this campground really knew what they were doing and campsites are 2/3 the price with federal senior pass.
The host was friendly and willing to help on entry. Almost all sites are back-in and my site was particular easy to back in since it was an end site on a curve. Our site faced the trees on the end so there was nobody in front of us.
This is a remote campground with limited activities. Fishing with a power boat is the big thing at this lake and the Eagle Lake species of rainbow trout is highly desirable. Since the lake was pretty full, it was a swampy walk to the shoreline but folks still had their boats moored to the shore. Not very good for swimming while we were there but when the lake level drops later in the year there is some dry shoreline but it is shallow. The bugs were very active in late spring and we launched our kayaks only to be chased off the water by the mosquitoes and flies. Bring bug repellent.
A nice hike/bike trail runs for several miles through the area but besides that and fishing, there is really not much else to do except bird watching which is very good. We saw lots of unusual birds. There is a small store nearby at the marina with bait, beer/wine, snacks, limited groceries, fishing tackle, and souvenirs, but for other services you need to go to Susanville about a half hour away.
I will definitely return to this place.
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Tin Shack would stay here again
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“Full Hookups in a Forest”
Reviewed 6/19/2017
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 93 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
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What a find! This is a really gorgeous campground. Asphalt roads and parking, long sites that are well spaced and surrounded by tall pine trees. They have a full hookup loop, an electric and water loop and a dry camping loop. They also have a dump across from the entrance. Good bathrooms. Getting a satellite signal can be a challenge ... more
What a find! This is a really gorgeous campground. Asphalt roads and parking, long sites that are well spaced and surrounded by tall pine trees. They have a full hookup loop, an electric and water loop and a dry camping loop. They also have a dump across from the entrance. Good bathrooms. Getting a satellite signal can be a challenge with the trees. The road in from the highway is 14 miles and is pretty curvy. It also climbs about 2000 feet and then descends the same amount, so take it slow. It made for a fun motorcycle ride, but not so fun in the big rig!
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Ride, Dive and Be Murray would stay here again
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“Outstanding Campground”
Reviewed 8/9/2016
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Nice level sites, nearly every site is in full shade, extremely friendly and helpful campground host. Drove in around 530pm on the 8th and had our pick of sites. I imagine it must get full on the weekend, but I can't understand why it isn't packed during the week too. Only slight knock is that there are no showers in the bathrooms, ... more
Nice level sites, nearly every site is in full shade, extremely friendly and helpful campground host. Drove in around 530pm on the 8th and had our pick of sites. I imagine it must get full on the weekend, but I can't understand why it isn't packed during the week too. Only slight knock is that there are no showers in the bathrooms, but we just used shower in the RV. Plenty of room for our 25' without a TOAD, but there are larger 5th wheels here as well.
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ncsuwolfe would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Recreation
- fishing
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
Pets
- pets
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