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Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway

24706 NE Columbia Tie Road Amboy, Washington 98601 Phone: 360.247.5940 email: sales@lmch.com Website: lmchsales.com
Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway is a non-profit private membership camping club located on 588 acres of forest land surrounding the Lake Merwin Reservoir. Access to the lake is limited to members and their guests. Public Access is not permitted. This property was purchased and is owned by Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway. Incorporated in June of 1971 and developed in 1972, LMCH has been a successful retreat for its members and an integral part of the surrounding community.  LMCH offers its members a peaceful retreat from the pressures of everyday life.  Either as a homebase for the RV enthusiast, or an inexpensive vacation spot for the active family.  LMCH Provides an atmosphere of fun and relaxation. The member association is governed by an elected, seven-person board of directors.  Our fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31.

 

Once you purchase your site, members have exclusive rights of use to a specific campsite to enjoy camping and recreational privileges offered by the club. Campsites are equipped with 30amp/120 volt electrical outlet, a frost-proof water supply line, and may have a black water tank. On this site, a member may use or store up to a 40 foot RV. In addition, the member may build a deck up to 750sqft,  a 256 sqft of sunroom, a 44 x 30ft roof over their RV, a shed up to 200 sq ft, and a fire pit. Members may use their sites for unlimited day use and a maximum of 234 non consecutive overnight stays per year. Each member may own and use up to three membership sites, however the total overnight stays of all memberships combined cannot exceed the 234 overnight stay rule.  RVs may remain on-site year around.
LMCH recreational facilities include a indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi, Restaurant, Fitness center, Chapel, a boat launch and moorage, 35 bathhouses, 2 laundromats, swim beach, putt-putt golf course, playground, two tennis/ basketball courts, one covered picnic area. Please see the Facilities page for more information.


Activities abound at LMCH some of the notable events are the dances, papa bear outdoor theater, Waterfront poker run, bingo, craft fair, putt putt golf tournaments, and more.  Name the holiday and LMCH has activities for you to participate in! From pumpkin carving to visits by the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus there is plenty of excitement for the kids.   Please see the events calendar for details.   You may also want to check out the Activities page for more information and how to volunteer.

"Best Place In America"

Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway is a family friendly private, gated membership camping organization that offers an on-site restaurant and spa, indoor pool, outdoor movie theater, putt-putt golf, a chapel and a stunning view of Lake Merwin. Unfortunately, we do not offer access to the general public. If you are interested in learning more, please call our Sales department at 360-247-5940.

We are located approximately one hour from Portland, Oregon. Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway offers the family a full range of leisure activities.
You’ll find hiking, swimming, boating, fishing and geocaching. We have all kinds of wildlife on-site, sometimes within steps of your own secluded campsite. 

Where else will you find a permanent weekend retreat or vacation spot that offers such amenities, with a variety of water sports, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, all within minutes of Portland and Vancouver and at a fraction of the cost of a vacation home. 

Be sure to visit our sales page for more information on our camp and how to schedule a tour. Click the link below for directions. 

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