Parks & Camping Information

Village of Merrillan — Outdoor Recreation & Guidelines

⚠️ Important: Rules & Regulations

All visitors and campers must comply with Village Ordinance Title 12, Chapter 1:

Shelters can be reserved at the Village Hall up to one year in advance. Payment must be received at least one week in advance.

*Fees are non-refundable.

⚠️ STEP 1: VERIFY AVAILABILITY

Shelters must be confirmed available by the Clerk’s Office via phone, email, or in-person before submitting any payment.

(An online calendar option is under review for future availability.)

💵 STEP 2: PAYMENT OPTIONS

Camping Fee: $25.00 per site (with or without electricity).

🌲 FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED: Simply find an open, unclaimed site when you arrive!

*Advance reservations require a minimum stay of (3) nights, a $5.00 fee, and must be booked at least 2 weeks ahead by calling the office.

💡 Two Ways to Pay for Your Site:

Traditional Drop-Box: Fill out a physical payment envelope located directly at the park drop-box.
Online Payment Portal: Securely pay for your claimed site online right from your device using the button below.

💳 Pay Campsite Fee Online 📞 Call Office

Experience Lower Lake recreation including a sandy beach, swimming area, boating, and fishing access. Picnic shelters are available for public use.

🚫 NO Glass containers or bottles permitted on the beach or in any park area.

Park Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. (Closed overnight to non-campers).
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM. No loud music or noise.
Registration: Must self-register BEFORE setting up camp at the Red Post.
Checkout: By Noon on departure date.

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Explore over 200,000 acres of forest and numerous county-managed parks.

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