Camping du Lac Mercus in Mercus-Garrabet
Ariège, Occitanie · Open 3 Apr → 2 Oct
The campsite
Key facts
Camping du Lac Mercus is a 4-star campsite in Mercus-Garrabet (Ariège), open from 3 April to 2 October. Heated pool, spa and wellness area, electricity up to 10 A and motorhome service point; 57 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Listing updated on 22 October 2026, from 6 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
Known services at the campsite: swimming pool, launderette, playground and Wi-Fi.
Foix, the préfecture, is 10 km (6 miles) away as the crow flies. Kaolin de Seignaux, 2.8 km (2 miles) 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, up to 10 A
- Motorhome waste disposal and water
- Yes
- Access for large outfits
- Manoeuvres and bends
- Ground of the pitches
- Twin-axle caravan
- Not accepted
- Maximum length accepted
- 8 m
- Pitch size
- 80 to 120 m²
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According to the campsite's website, checked on 22 October 2026.
Facilities
Your pitch
- Electric hook-ups
- Shaded pitches
- Partly shaded pitches
- Car on the pitch
Motorhome services
- Motorhome service point
Swimming
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
- Paddling pool
- Spa and wellness (sauna)
On site
- Fresh bread delivery
- Snack bar
- Launderette
- Wi-Fi
Rentals
- Premium rentals
Children and entertainment
- Playground
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
- 4 starsclassified on 17 May 2022
- Category
- Tourismmostly short stays
- Pitches
- 57
- Capacity
- 171 people
- Pets
- Open
- 3 Apr → 2 Octaccording to the campsite's website
- Labels
- Camping Qualité
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 du Lac Mercus open?
According to its website, Camping du Lac Mercus is open from 3 April to 2 October. Dates may change from one year to the next, so please check them before booking.
Is there a swimming pool at Camping du Lac Mercus?
Yes, Camping du Lac Mercus has a heated pool, with a paddling pool and a spa and wellness area.
Can you stay at Camping du Lac Mercus with a caravan or a motorhome?
Yes, Camping du Lac Mercus welcomes caravans and motorhomes. Electric hook-ups on the pitches go up to 10 A. Please note: according to its website, twin-axle caravans are not accepted. According to its website, outfits up to 8 m long are accepted.
Where can you empty a motorhome near Camping du Lac Mercus?
The campsite has its own motorhome service point for emptying waste water and toilets. The nearest motorhome service area, “parking de la Vigne - Foix”, is 10 km away, with waste disposal, free of charge.
What accommodation can you rent at Camping du Lac Mercus?
According to its website: mobile homes, chalets and glamping tents.
How many stars does Camping du Lac Mercus have?
Camping du Lac Mercus is rated 4 stars by Atout France, the French tourism agency, since 17 May 2022. It has 57 pitches for 171 people.
Is the Wi-Fi free at Camping du Lac Mercus?
The campsite has Wi-Fi; we do not know yet whether it is free.
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Data sources (6)
- Hébergements touristiques classés en France (classified tourist accommodation) – Atout France, Licence Ouverte 2.0Classification of 17 May 2022.
- DATAtourisme, the French national tourism data platform – ADN Tourisme and tourist offices, Licence Ouverte 2.0Facilities, services and opening periods.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors – OpenStreetMap, ODbL licenceLocation of campsites and motorhome service areas.
- Wikimedia Commons – Photos under a free licence, authors credited under each photo
- Base Adresse Nationale (French national address database) – IGN and Etalab, Licence Ouverte 2.0Address geocoding.
- Official campsite website – Details read on the website and written up by CampernestChecked on 22 October 2026.