Camping de l'Étang Merlin in Châteaumeillant
Cher, Centre-Val de Loire · Open 2 May → 15 Sept
The campsite
Key facts
Camping de l'Étang Merlin is a 2-star campsite in Châteaumeillant (Cher), open from 2 May to 15 September. Swimming pool, dogs welcome, electric hook-ups and motorhome service point; 40 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 5 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentYes
- CaravanYes
- MotorhomeYes
- CampervanYes, like motorhomes
- Mobile homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowYes
On site and around
Our sources mention: swimming pool, launderette, playground, Wi-Fi, pets allowed and wheelchair access.
To reach Bourges, the main town of the département, allow for 60 km (37 miles) as the crow flies. Visite Guidée de Châteaumeillant, 1.4 km (1 mile) away, makes a good first outing. Distances are as the crow flies.
Access by caravan and motorhome
According to the Nesters who have been there.
- Electric hook-ups
- Yes
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Yes
- Access for large outfits
- Manoeuvres and bends
- Ground of the pitches
- Twin-axle caravan
- Maximum length accepted
- Pitch size
- 100 m²
Have you been there with a caravan or a motorhome?
Be the first Nester to review the access: length accepted, lanes, bends, pitch surface…
Motorhome, or caravan and car, over 10 metres long: please call the campsite before you set off.
Large outfit: the campsites that take one →According to the campsite's website, checked on 22 October 2026.
Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Shaded pitches
- Sunny pitches
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Swimming in a pond or lake
- By a lake
- By a river
On site
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
Rentals
- Group accommodation
Children and entertainment
- Playground
- Quiet campsite
Pets
- Pets allowed
List taken from our sources; a facility that is missing here may still exist.
Photos
Photos from the campsite's official website, sorted by Campernest.
At a glance
- Classification
- 2 starsclassified on 3 July 2024
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 40
- Capacity
- 120 people
- Pets
- Allowed
- Open
- 2 May → 15 Septaccording to the campsite's website
What does the star rating mean?
French campsites are rated from 1 to 5 stars for 5 years by Atout France, the national tourism agency, after an inspection by an accredited body. The rating assesses facilities, services, accessibility and sustainability against a national grid. It is optional: an unrated campsite is not necessarily less well run.
Frequently asked questions
When is Camping de l'Étang Merlin open?
According to its website, Camping de l'Étang Merlin is open from 2 May to 15 September. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping de l'Étang Merlin?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is there a swimming pool at Camping de l'Étang Merlin?
Yes, Camping de l'Étang Merlin has a swimming pool.
Can you stay at Camping de l'Étang Merlin with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping de l'Étang Merlin welcomes caravans and motorhomes. The pitches have electric hook-ups. The maximum length accepted is not known yet: with a motorhome, or a caravan and car, over 10 metres long, please call the campsite before you set off.
Where can you empty a motorhome near Camping de l'Étang Merlin?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets. The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire de service Saint-Saturnin”, is 8 km away, with waste disposal, free of charge.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping de l'Étang Merlin?
According to its website: mobile homes and chalets.
How many stars does Camping de l'Étang Merlin have?
Camping de l'Étang Merlin is rated 2 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 3 July 2024. It has 40 pitches for 120 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping de l'Étang Merlin?
Yes, according to its website, the Wi-Fi is free.
Is any information on this listing wrong or missing?
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Data sources (5)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 3 July 2024.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 4 January 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Wikimedia Commons – Photos under a free licence, authors credited under each photo
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.