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Quiet, shaded family campsite in a forest by a lake with water sports options. The unheated swimming pool is open from 1 June to 15 September. Spacious pitches among the trees on slightly sloping ground. The toilet facilities were completely renovated in 2024 and are well maintained. A good starting point for cyclists and walkers.

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At Camping de l'Etang du Merle in Crux-la-Ville (Nièvre) camping costs as little as €17,- per night during low season with CampingCard ACSI. At one of the 37 touring pitches you will get a discounted rate during the period 22-04-2025 - 30-04-2025, 05-05-2025 - 07-05-2025, 12-05-2025 - 28-05-2025, 02-06-2025 - 06-06-2025, 10-06-2025 - 06-07-2025 and 01-09-2025 - 05-10-2025.

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A. Covyn

"Quiet, shaded family campsite in a forest by a lake with water sports options. The unheated swimming pool is open from 1 June to 15 September. Spacious pitches among the trees on slightly sloping ground. The toilet facilities were completely renovated in 2024 and are well maintained. A good starting point for cyclists and walkers. "

- Inspector Mr A. Covyn

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Reviews (7)

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Average rating: 8.3

Toilet facilities
8.1
Staff
8.9
Price - quality comparison
8.5
Child friendliness
7.9
Entertainment
8.0
Sports facilities
8.3
Swimming pool
7.9
Food and drink
7.9
Surroundings
9.0
 
 

Alan Beevor, on this campsite in June 2023

8.7

Travelling party: Seniors

A real hidden gem of a campsite. Beautiful location, very peaceful and tranquil, lovely helpful staff. Fantastic countryside in the local region. Very happy to recommend.

Peter Bell, on this campsite in May 2023

8.9

Travelling party: Couple

a wonderful campsite,lovely for families.The owners are lovely .no soap after you have used the toilets

Sharon Tupper, on this campsite in August 2020

9.0

Travelling party: Couple

a wonderful campsite. staff very friendly. lake was wonderful. swam over mile in it. little gem of a campsite for the price. facilities clean. hot showers. lovely and peaceful. definitely on my favourite favourite list

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€19.90
Guide price 2
€27.50
Period of opening
19-04-2025 till 05-10-2025
Area
6 ha
Altitude
343m
Number of touring pitches
37 (80 - 100m2)
Number of accommodation units for hire
23
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:50 m2
    • period:01-06/15-09
  • Caravans allowed
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Located by a lake/recreation pond (max. 0.1 km)
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:easy
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:4G
  • WiFi zone
At the reception
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone
Campsite rules
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: cold water
  • Standard toilets
  • Family toilet facilities
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Family shower
  • Senior citizens' shower (with extra wall supports)
  • A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Baby room
  • Tap without push control
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Dryers
Food, drink and groceries
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
    • period:15-05/15-09
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Snack bar
    • period:15-05/15-09
  • Takeaway meals
    • period:15-05/15-09
  • Bar
    • period:15-05/15-09
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Safes
Rental accommodations
  • Safari tents without sanitary facilities
    • total:2
Swimming
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:50 m2
    • period:01-06/15-09
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:16 m2
    • period:01-06/15-09
  • Swimming in the lake/recreation pool(max. 0.1 km)
  • Swimming shorts not permitted
Beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Grass beach
Sports and play
  • Children's playground: large
  • Table tennis table
  • Jeu de boules alley(s)
  • Fishing
  • Multi-sports field
  • Children's playground: small
  • Stand-up Paddling
  • Kayaks
Recreation (adults)
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:easy
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:easy
  • Games room
  • Television
  • Mountain bike routes at the campsite
    • difficulty:easy
Ground and vegetation
  • grass
  • Sloping site
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Pitches with plenty of shade
Situation of campsite
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:5 km
  • Located by a lake/recreation pond (max. 0.1 km)
  • Panorama
  • Located in the woods
Disabled
  • A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Tap without push control
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
Miscellaneous
  • Quiet during the day
  • Euro-plug required
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:16 ampère
  • Defibrillator
  • Quiet during the night
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Patrolled grounds
Pitch amenities
  • Euro-plug required
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:16 ampère

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm) Hours of sunshine
Jan 87% 61 2
Feb 85% 59 3
Mar 77% 60 4
Apr 76% 52 6
May 73% 81 6
Jun 69% 57 8
Jul 70% 52 8
Aug 69% 59 7
Sept 77% 61 6
Oct 84% 59 4
Nov 88% 59 3
Dec 88% 63 2

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  • Camping de l'Etang du Merle
    Camping Etang Le Merle / D181
    58330 / Crux-la-Ville
    France
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    47°8'13"N 3°29'35"E

  • Located on D181, 5 km from St Saulge, 118 km from St. Révérien and 15 km from Prémery. Signposted from Crux-la-Ville (approx. 6 km).

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