Merrill Lake Campground

Category: Campground

Address: Ariel, WA 98603, USA

Phone: +13605772025

Reviews

Kristin McDonald

Jul 6, 2022

Didn't camp here but the spaces look pretty close together. Did the little hike by the lake. Its an easy hike with lots of informational signs and very lovely.

Kaleb Hollcroft

Jun 7, 2022

Beautiful place!!! Campgrounds look so fun. Lake is perfect for kayaking on still water of learning or even just for some quiet time away from the stresses of life.

Dotty Scott

Aug 30, 2021

This is a great campground. 10 spots with a vaulted toilet. Access to the lake via trails. There is a daytime boat launch as well. Great for SUP boards! boats are non-motorized. Fishing is catch and release. Some of the beaches are sandy, …

Fern Schroeder

Jul 31, 2021

LOVELY place to paddle with no motor boats. The wind created a current which was challenging but it was a beautiful and relaxing place. The easy loop trail was a delight. Would recommend weekday visit.

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Questions & Answers

How close are the campsites? And are the kinda tiucked away more in the wilderness?

lyndsie m | Feb 26, 2020
Captain Cake | Feb 27, 2020

They're all fairly close together. You'll definitely hear the neighbors if they're talking. This camp site was way to loud for me.

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trails near the campground?

H B | Feb 26, 2020
marystetler | Feb 27, 2020

If you drive up past Kalama Horse Camp and keep going you end up at the Blue Lake Trailhead. There are other trails near there.

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Is it free to use the park for a day with wife and kid to BBQ and is open now

jason pond | Feb 26, 2020
Houston “We have a” Problem | Feb 27, 2020

Check dnr camgrounds Washington on Google then follow the link to Merrill lake websight I don't think it opens for use until next month and I think u still need to have a day use discovery pass to do a day bbq unless u go on one of the dnr free days

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Can you swim

Justin Amity | Feb 26, 2019
Thomas Ponton | Feb 27, 2019

Yes. There's no beach to speak of, but the water is pretty nice and warm in the summer.

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Is Merrill Lake Campground open now?

Greg Wilson | Feb 25, 2021
Kimbrie Sauvageau | Feb 26, 2021

Yes it is open and VERY popular...if you go up the FS road on the south side of cougar, there is TONS of dispersed camping...minus the toilets, but if you like late noise makers, children crying constantly, and having ZERO privacy then Merrill lake is your jam!

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can you camp in a tent?

Henry Ditto | Feb 25, 2021
Kimbrie Sauvageau | Feb 26, 2021

Yes there are several tent sites, you park and pack into them...toilets, non potable water, lots of screaming kids it seems right now but a nice place for free...no cell service

Is it a free campsite?

Lillie Ann McGowan | Feb 26, 2020
Adrian Hayes | Feb 27, 2020

I think the fees are an on your honor thing. No rangers stopped by when we were there.

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Do they allow camp trailers for a 3 or 4 day stay?

Gerald Webster | Feb 26, 2020
Austin Kysar | Feb 27, 2020

No they don't

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Are reservations required?

Eric Ramos | Feb 26, 2019
Roman C | Feb 27, 2019

First come first serve. No garbage dumpsters there. Either burn it or take it with you.

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