Camping de l'Etang du Merle
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- Lakeside site in the woods between Crux-la-Ville and Saint-Saulge
- In an area with around 250 km of hiking or mountain bike trails
- Outdoor pool and lake access for fishing, canoeing and swimming
Love a lakeside location? Then you’ll likely be more than happy with the setup at Camping de l’Etang du Merle, a friendly Nièvre region site between the small towns of Crux-la-Ville and Saint-Saulge (and a leisurely five-minute drive from either).
This five-acre site is a peaceful place that's full of trees and birdsong, but the central attraction surely 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 or swim, and you can also launch canoes to paddle around.
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. There's also a playground and plenty of useful facilities including a launderette, toilet blocks and a wifi service.
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 (open in high season).
Site type
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Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 30/08 (subject to weather conditions).
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
Electric forest floor pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom €21.90 (€21.90) plus taxes or fees €10 (€10)
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Electric forest floor pitch (water view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom €22.90 (€22.90) plus taxes or fees €10 (€10)
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Electric grass pitch (waterside)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom €23.90 (€23.90) plus taxes or fees €10 (€10)
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Electric grass pitch (waterside)
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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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camping de l'Etang du Merle
Le Merle
Crux-la-Ville
Nièvre
France
58330
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
47.1371°N
3.49362°E
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).
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Camping de l'Etang du Merle? From £19.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.