Merrill Campground
Lassen National Forest — lakeside
Location: Susanville, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$80 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (379 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Merrill Campground offers 168 sites in the scenic Eagle Lake Recreation Area with excellent amenities including showers, flush toilets, and a boat launch. The campground is connected by a 5.2-mile paved hiking/bike trail and receives strong reviews (4.7/5 stars) from campers who appreciate the clean facilities, large spaces, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Pronghorn, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Bittern, Cinnamon Teal, Great Blue Heron, and Gopher Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Merrill Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Sites are large with good spacing; ideal for families and biking Access the Osprey Overlook scenic viewpoint via the 5.2-mile paved trail
Skip Merrill Campground if: You need full RV hookups - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You want year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You have a large RV - the road in is bumpy and not ideal for larger vehicles.
Best time to visit Merrill Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Campground (Susanville, CA), Christie Campground (SUSANVILLE, CA), Aspen Grove Campground (Ca) (Susanville, CA), Butte Lake (MINERAL, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Merrill Campground
Cell signal at Merrill Campground (Susanville, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Sites are large with good spacing; ideal for families and biking
Access the Osprey Overlook scenic viewpoint via the 5.2-mile paved trail
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lassen National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lassen National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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