Unfortunately, we arrived at this site after dark and left before dawn (therefore no photos), but…read morethe campsite was very easy to find and access even after hours. I would have liked to stay here for more than a few hours as the views of Mt. St Helens in nearby. Another thing to note about this campsite is that is is under a tall tree canopy. It is really cool to wander the paths between campsites and look up at the massive trees. It was a pretty unique place to stay. PRO TIP: Although the showers are clean (and warm), they DO REQUIRE tokens. be sure to get some before you get naked (like I did)..

Great campground that is close to the Visitor Center. Clean bathrooms, nice playground, plenty of…read moreshade, trees to hang hammocks, trails for walking, nice large campsites. Our only complaint was that the sites near the road are very very noisy. We assumed the traffic would cease at a certain point but it seemed like it was pretty steady all night long.

This time, I visited just to get some ice cream. I decided to stay at another campsite and rode my…read morebike here for ice cream. It was crazy busy yet the owner was just as friendly as can be. I realized the mistake that I had made by staying at the other place. This place has more to offer. Even though the other place is more expensive and has larger spots, this place has a swimming area, easy access to the water for those with boats or kayaks, or just floats. I will return to this place in summer 2026. Plus, I do like the idea of ordering breakfast and not having to cook. ;) Ice cream is the double plus. (Labor Day 2025)

Ginger is THE BEST host!!! Love the hand dipped ice cream, gorgeous lake, even has a bakery on the…read moreweekends!! She is so accommodating and a true blessing to the community

Merrill Lake Campground is a pretty awesome spot. Awesome enough that I honestly hemmed and hawed…read moreover whether to even add it to Yelp. Although my better Yelp humanitarian judgment has won out here, I still hope you read this, enjoy it, and camp somewhere else. Why? This little campground only has about 9 sites. It's free but you need a discovery pass. There is a camp host and there are surprisingly clean pit toilets on-site, but no potable water. The sites fill up fast in the summer time, but have a 3-day limit that's enforced by the friendly but vigilant camp host. I don't want it to fill up even faster now that I'm sharing this, since I do plan to hit this spot at least one more time before summer is over. There are no reservations (first-come, first-served) and the campsites are designed to work for larger groups - some of them could easily fit 7-10 tents. Each site is spaced decently well away from the others, and offers a picnic table, fire ring and places to pitch. The sites don't really offer views of the lake, they're set back in the trees, but there's plenty of shade Not too dusty, but some sites are heavy with gravel. While it's car camping, you don't drive right in to your site but park in a common lot, then walk in (the farthest you'll have to walk is about 50 yards). So no car noise up close to your site. This little campground sits just by Merrill Lake, a nice smaller lake that does not (thankfully) allow motorized boats and fishing is restricted to fly only, catch + release. For these reasons the water is calmer, cleaner, and dotted with fly fishermen and specific times of the day. At the mid-July mark the lake was warm and clear... perfect for swimming and canoeing. There are some excellent trout holes around the edges of the lake, however I'm not a fly fisherman and don't believe in torturing anything I'm not able to then eat (so catch + release is not for me). However I can see how this would be an attractive spot for a fly fisherman. This campsite is a great place to get away from PDX. Only about 1h 35m in no traffic, and the drive (especially if you come up the 503) is a nice one. Very pastoral, windy road. Get out of your house this summer and sleep under the stars. Just do it at some other campsite since this one is mine.

We stayed for two nights-three days last weekend for my niece's birthday. We usually stay at a…read morecampsite at Lake Berryessa in California, but most of my family now lives in Vancouver so we opted for somewhere near there. Plus, the lakes in California don't even amount to the lakes in Washington/Oregon. My parents went to Merrill Lake Campground on Thursday to secure us a spot which was first come first serve. They managed to get a campsite (#4) that had a direct path to the lake (not the day use where most of the guests would walk to)! It was really big, the only downside was the hill which isn't ideal with little kiddos. Also, that we couldn't have a campfire due to Washington's high alert for fires. It just wasn't the same. You do need a discovery pass which we got at a store that was twelve minutes from the campsite- Lakeside Deli. It was $11 for a day use. The scenery was amazing. It wasn't hot at all where the campsite was. It was surrounded by trees. The water was so clear and clean. The weather was perfect once we made it out of the campsite, through the trail, and to shore. Oh god, and the drive. The drive up the mountain was the scariest I've ever seen. It was beautiful, but so scary. It was a great stay (for free at that!). I recommend this lake!

Great costumer service! Fast & informative. Answered the phone very quickly and last minute…read morereservations.

Definitely not an RV *resort…read more Friendly and efficient service. Gravel/dirt sites that are generous but very uneven. We had an unusable picnic table and old fire pit. Zero shade.

Pretty nice camp spot, this is a small step up from dry camping as the site only has vault toilets…read moreand campsites, no amenities other then that. Bring all the water you need, no onsite that we found. First come first serve only.

Bathrooms smell bad. No running potable water but a good fun time. The falls is nice and has a…read morejumping spot. Since I went on the second to last day of summer I want to go back in early summer.

Host staff warm and welcoming. We stayed one night for July…read more4th. It was a last minute decision but I was able to find one ada spot available but it was right next to the restroom. People walking through the campsite at all hours of the night thinking it wasn't a site as it isn't clearly visible that it is. So if you don't want that don't get one directly next to the restrooms, but if you are a people person and enjoy talking that would be a great spot if you're disabled. This year for July 4th we found a better site a bit farther away because of my dog. There are lots of trees and great water access for fishing and swimming. A very family friendly place! On the day after July 4th, the local fire department goes through the campground and hands out stuff for the children. It was fun watching before we had to leave . This was a great place to camp to get away from the noise of fireworks too. I definitely will be camping here in the future! Cons: no showers and bring a roll of toilet paper with you in case there isn't any in the restroom in the middle of the night

Great campground. Lots of trees. Has a beach spot for swimming. Huge parking loar for boat access…read moreor extra parking. No showers though.

Check in was super easy and the staff was nice. Campsite was clean and picnic table and fire pit…read morewere in good condition. The prices in there store were comparable to those in our town (with exception of the ice cream). They definitely don't price gouge unlike most campground stores. Store also had useful items, not just novelty junk, which was a huge plus. Bags of ice and firewood costs were extremely reasonable. Had ice cold pop and sunburn cream, both which turned out to be necessities. Campsite was clean and so were the Portapotties and bathrooms. It was also quiet at night which was a huge plus. Staff was around if you have questions or concerns. Also felt safe staying there, which is again a huge plus. Don't get the Riffe Lake campground confused with the MossyRock park run by Tacoma power. This place (Riffe Lake campground) is much more family friendly and quiet. There is not boat access and it is a steep walk down to the water, just be aware. They do rent boats and kayaks if you didn't bring your own. Very short drive to Stofford pond for fishing. Had multiple black tail deer sightings, several just walking carefree through the campground. Was an amazing sight to see. Also was a great place to see eagles. We had lots of close sightings of eagles right over our campsite, which was super cool. Plus for our trip there were no mosquitos (July 2021). Plan to stay here again and highly recommend it for anyone camping in the area. Not a tourist trap, it is a nice honest family owned/ran facility, clearly!

Lovely, quite campground. Hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. Would've been a 5/5 if not for…read morethe having to pay for a shower. Took awhile for water to actually warm, 6min goes by fast.

$25 a night. Attentive camp host. All the sites are good or excellent. Quiet. Family friendly…read more Everyone has two spots to access the river. I love this place.

Overall the grounds are well cared for and the people who are doing the work seem happy and content…read morewith their roles.

I have been to this beach at least once for sure. I think one other time when the weather was nicer…read morealso. We came here on such a stormy day to see the King Tides come in. The waves weren't as big and dramatic as they could get but it was still very cool to see the ocean rolling so much. Normally we go when it's nice and tranquil but we finally took it in with a storm coming in to boot along with the tides which created a cool but really intense experience. The wind was very strong and it was raining so staying outside for a long time wasn't really an option. Still it was really a fun experience and this sandy beach is normally a great place to go to in the summer!

It was perfect! The facilities were great! The campground was well maintained and the beach was…read moretruly magnificent!

The rv park works well for a short stop. Nice big sites and full hook ups. Reasonably priced. I…read morewould not recommend for longer as it's really not a resort. Aside from showers and laundry, there aren't any other amenities that would elevate it to a resort, eh no pool, gym, pickleball or tennis courts, etc. we did not interact with any employees except in a call center.

This is a great "over-night" rest stop when traveling through as it is right off I-5. This is NOT a…read moredestination park. Sites are large, level and easy in and out. Some road/hwy noise. They do have some long-term guests but they are mostly back of the park-kept better than most parks we have seen. Please note, there is not much for kids to do. Small play area but no pool, basket ball court etc. Would we stay here again? Yes, just for a one nighter, not a destination.