MERRIMAC HIKING FIELD GUIDE
17E at White Mound — a compact campground where simple comforts meet open-air play
A concise guide to the 17E campsite in Merrimac: practical campsite amenities, coin-operated showers and laundry, and family-friendly facilities to plan your stay.
17E at White Mound — a compact campground where simple comforts meet open-air play.
Experience the great outdoors at the 17E campground in Merrimac, operated by White Mound. Each campsite is outfitted with a fire ring and picnic table, and the campground provides coin-operated showers and laundry facilities, a playground near the entrance and a basketball hoop in the middle of the loop — a compact site that blends basic comforts with open-air recreation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cozy sites with the essentials
Every campsite at 17E includes a fire ring and a picnic table, providing the fundamental comforts for stovetop cooking, fireside evenings and relaxed meals at your site.
Laundry and showers on site
The campground maintains a shower building with coin-operated showers and sinks plus a washer and dryer—useful for extended stays and muddy returns from day hikes.
Playground and pick-up games
Families will find a playground located toward the campground entrance and a centrally located basketball hoop — small, active features that make the loop friendly for kids and casual play.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
17E delivers a straightforward campground rhythm: pull into a back-in site, set up at a plot with a picnic table and fire ring, and use the central facilities—coin-operated showers and laundry—while kids gravitate to the playground and hoop. It’s a practical, family-oriented site that emphasizes simple comforts within a natural setting.
THE CAMPSITE
Cozy sites with the essentials
Every campsite at 17E includes a fire ring and a picnic table, providing the fundamental comforts for stovetop cooking, fireside evenings and relaxed meals at your site.
THE AMENITIES
Laundry and showers on site
The campground maintains a shower building with coin-operated showers and sinks plus a washer and dryer—useful for extended stays and muddy returns from day hikes.
THE FAMILY LENS
Playground and pick-up games
Families will find a playground located toward the campground entrance and a centrally located basketball hoop — small, active features that make the loop friendly for kids and casual play.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campground suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sites accept RVs, pop-ups and tents and provide 20/30 amp electrical service; many sites are back-in and vehicle length limits apply.
Bring standard campsite gear (firewood where permitted, cooking kit, bedding) and RV hookups compatible with 20/30 amp service; plan for self-sufficiency—laundry and showers run on coin operation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does it cost to stay?
Rates vary by length of stay; for example, 2 nights cost $55, 3 nights $80, 4 nights $105, and weekly stays are available (7 nights $180).
Are there showers and laundry?
Yes. The campground has coin-operated showers (charged at $1.50 per 5 minutes) and a washer and dryer ($1.25 each).
What amenities are at each campsite?
Each campsite includes a fire ring and a picnic table.
Where are the restrooms?
Pit toilets are located at both ends of the campground.
Is there space for kids to play?
Yes; a playground sits toward the entrance and there is a basketball hoop in the middle of the campground.
Does the rate include parking?
No—rates do not include parking.