How much does it cost to stay at Camping de l'Etang du Merle?

From $34.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping de l'Etang du Merle

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Lakeside site in the woods between Crux-la-Ville and Saint-Saulge
45 minutes' drive from Nevers-Magny motor racing circuit
Outdoor pool and lake access for fishing, canoeing and walks

Love a lakeside location? Then you’ll likely be more than happy with the setup at Camping de l’Etang du Merle, a friendly Burgundy site between the small towns of Crux-la-Ville and Saint-Saulge (and a leisurely five-minute drive from either). Gorgeous as the greenery and wooded areas of this site are, the central attraction has to be direct access to the lake (the very same Étang du Merle that gives the place its name). On balmy days you may wish simply to dangle your feet in the waters while clutching an ice cream, but it’s also a good place to fish and there are canoes and pedal boats available to rent. Those intrepid types that require a whole heap more activity can set forth on around 250 kilometres of mountain bike or hiking trails in the area around the site, clamber through the trees at adventure parks or head into the Morvan Regional Natural Park for rafting and horse riding. Meanwhile, folks with something more laidback in mind can stick around on site for days spent splashing around at the pool or playing volleyball, pétanque, table tennis or badminton. Naturally, you’ll be needing eats whatever you’ve been up to: pick up supplies at the grocery store or at Saint-Saulge’s supermarket, or delegate catering responsibilities to staff at the site’s snack bar.

Campground type

Opens 30 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 01/09 (subject to weather conditions).
The restaurant is open between 15/06 and 01/09.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Hired accommodation : electricity is metered on site at €0.22 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, 30 Apr to Sat, 27 Sept 2025

Site types & availability

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Powered forest floor site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Forest floor

Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per site

Site size

Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Forest floor

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Camper trailer, Tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Extras

Campsite booking fee (max unlimited)		EUR 10 (EUR 10) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		EUR 3.45 (EUR 3.45) per night
Extra tent (3 max)		EUR 5.50 (EUR 5.50) per night
Pet (1 max)		EUR 2.50 (EUR 2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From EUR 20.90 (EUR 20.90) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Disabled facilities Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping de l'Etang du Merle

Le Merle

Crux-la-Ville

Nièvre

France

58330

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

47.1371°N
3.49362°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Those with an eye for pretty things should certainly take a trip to Nevers (40 minutes’ drive), for its excellent fine arts and porcelain museum, and have a trot around its castle and cathedral. Other châteaux nearby include those in Bazoches (45 minutes) and Castellux (an hour). There’s a rather fine collection to peruse at the François Mitterand museum in Château-Chinon (40 minutes) too: all the splendid pieces here were gifts to the ex-president from around the globe. Folks who know a few things about motor racing may have perked up their ears at the mention of Nevers: it’s just a little further (45 minutes) to the racing circuit at Nevers-Magny, where a top-notch programme of car and motorbike races takes place throughout the year. If you’d like your activities with a more scenic green backdrop, head to Lac des Settons (an hour away) for watersports, climbing and mountain biking, head into the Morvan Regional Natural Park for rafting trips (50 minutes) or climb up into the treetops at Les Z’Accrochés adventure park (half an hour).

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Pool

Swimsuits are obligatory and swimming shorts or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 01/09 (subject to weather conditions).

General

The restaurant is open between 15/06 and 01/09.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Additional terms

Hired accommodation : electricity is metered on site at €0.22 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping de l'Etang du Merle have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping de l'Etang du Merle dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping de l'Etang du Merle? Those with an eye for pretty things should certainly take a trip to Nevers (40 minutes’ drive), for its excellent fine arts and porcelain museum, and have a trot around its castle … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camping de l'Etang du Merle?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	noon
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Camping de l'Etang du Merle? From $34.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.