Gerle Creek Campground
Its 50 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Gerle Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Placerville, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 50 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 50
- Tent sites
- 31
- Accessible sites
- 24
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
50 sites; the longest takes a 50 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 001 |
| 002 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 002 |
| 003 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 003 |
| 004 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 004 |
| 005 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 005 |
| 006 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 006 |
| 007 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 007 |
| 008 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 008 |
| 009 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 19 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 009 |
| 010 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 012 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 012 |
| 013 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 013 |
| 014 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 014 |
| 015 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 015 |
| 016 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 016 |
| 017 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 017 |
| 018 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 018 |
| 019 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 019 |
| 020 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 020 |
| 021 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 021 |
| 022 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 022 |
| 023 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 023 |
| 024 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 024 |
| 025 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 025 |
| 026 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 026 |
| 027 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 027 |
| 028 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 028 |
| 029 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 029 |
| 030 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 030 |
| 031 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 031 |
| 032 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 032 |
| 033 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 033 |
| 034 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 034 |
| 035 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 035 |
| 036 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 036 |
| 037 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 037 |
| 038 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 038 |
| 039 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 039 |
| 040 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 040 |
| 041 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 041 |
| 042 - HOST | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 042 - HOST |
| 043 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 043 |
| 044 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 044 |
| 045 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 045 |
| 046 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 046 |
| 047 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 047 |
| 048 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 048 |
| 049 | GERL | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 049 |
| 050 | GERL | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book site 050 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,270 ft
38.9756, -120.3924 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Gerle Creek Campground?
Sites at Gerle Creek Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232049).
How many campsites does Gerle Creek Campground have?
Gerle Creek Campground has 50 campsites, including 31 tent sites. 24 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Gerle Creek Campground?
Yes, 24 sites are designated accessible at Gerle Creek Campground.
Does Gerle Creek Campground have RV hookups?
No. Gerle Creek Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 50 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Gerle Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Gerle Creek Campground; 47 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Gerle Creek Campground?
Yes, Gerle Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Gerle Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gerle Creek Campground.
Who manages Gerle Creek Campground?
Gerle Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Gerle Creek Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Gerle Creek Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 15 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 16 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 24 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
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- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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- Not on record
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- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Loon Lake Campground - Sites
- 60
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Placerville and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01