Campground · LA
Tom Merrill Recreation Area
Tom Merrill Recreation Area is generally easy to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in November (6/10) and eases to its lowest in May (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (November), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 21 electric sites
- 21 water hookups
- 20 RV sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Max RV length 54 ft
Activities: BIRDING, CAMPING, BIKING, HUNTING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS, PADDLE BOATING, PADDLING, PHOTOGRAPHY, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING, WATER ACTIVITIES, WATER ACCESS, STAR GAZING, WILDERNESS, WOOD CUTTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, MOTOR BOAT, PICNICKING, CANOEING, BOATING, CRAWFISHING, DISC GOLF, FISHING, HIKING, FISH VIEWING SITE, HORSEBACK RIDING, KAYAKING
How much does it cost to camp at Tom Merrill Recreation Area?
Standard Electric Site $15.00 per night. Non-electric Site $12.00 per night. Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, taxes, or incremental charges.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.