Camping Merko-Lacarra in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Beach 50 m away · Open 3 Apr → 23 Sept
The campsite
Key facts
Camping Merko-Lacarra is a 3-star campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), open from 3 April to 23 September, 50 m from the beach. Dogs welcome, electric hook-ups and motorhome service point; 122 pitches for tents and caravans.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 4 sources cited at the bottom of the page.
How to stay here
- TentYes
- CaravanYes
- MotorhomeYes
- CampervanYes, like motorhomes
- Mobile homeYes
- Chalet or bungalowNot recorded
On site and around
Known services at the campsite: restaurant or snack bar, shop with fresh bread, playground, Wi-Fi, pets allowed and wheelchair access.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 105 km (65 miles) from Pau, the main town of the département. The closest beach is Plage de Mayarco, 250 m away. For a day out, Tour de guêt Koskenia is 1.5 km (1 mile) away. 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
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 →Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Shaded pitches
- Grass pitches
- Car on the pitch
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
Swimming
- By the sea
On site
- Shop with fresh bread
- Snack bar
- Restaurant or snack bar
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
Children and entertainment
- Playground
- Quiet campsite
Pets
- Pets allowed
Cycling
- Bike hire
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.
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At a glance
- Classification
- 3 starsclassified on 19 April 2022
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 122
- Capacity
- 488 people
- Pets
- Allowed
- Open
- 3 Apr → 23 Septaccording to the campsite's website
- Labels
- Clef Verte (Green Key), EU Ecolabel
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 Merko-Lacarra open?
According to its website, Camping Merko-Lacarra is open from 3 April to 23 September. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Are dogs allowed at Camping Merko-Lacarra?
Yes, pets are welcome.
How far is Camping Merko-Lacarra from the beach?
The beach is about 50 m away. The nearest one listed by the tourist office is Plage de Mayarco, 250 m away as the crow flies.
Can you stay at Camping Merko-Lacarra with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping Merko-Lacarra welcomes caravans. 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 Merko-Lacarra?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets. The nearest motorhome service area, “Aire de services de Saint-Jean-de-Luz”, is 4.9 km away, with waste disposal.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping Merko-Lacarra?
According to its website: mobile homes.
How many stars does Camping Merko-Lacarra have?
Camping Merko-Lacarra is rated 3 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 19 April 2022. It has 122 pitches for 488 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping Merko-Lacarra?
The campsite has Wi-Fi; we do not know yet whether it is free.
Is any information on this listing wrong or missing?
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Data sources (4)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 19 April 2022.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Record updated on 30 March 2026.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.