Camper submitted image from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest - 1
View All
Camper submitted image from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest - 2
Nature
Camper submitted image from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest - 3
Official
Camper submitted image from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest - 4
People
Camper submitted image from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest - 5
Camping

Established Camping

Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest

Dru Barner Campground, near Georgetown, California, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Tucked away in the Eldorado National Forest, it offers a serene environment surrounded by towering trees, making it perfect for a peaceful escape.

This campground is a hit with horse lovers, featuring horse corrals and easy access to nearby trails. Many visitors rave about the well-maintained sites, complete with picnic tables and fire rings, ideal for cozy campfire evenings. As one camper put it, “It was an adventurous drive on a curvy mountain road to get here, but well worth it.”

For those who enjoy hiking, the nearby Otter Creek Trail provides a lovely day hike with some elevation changes. Campers have noted the tranquility of the area, especially during the week when it’s less crowded. Just remember to bring your own water, as the campground doesn’t provide any due to quality issues.

With its beautiful surroundings and friendly atmosphere, Dru Barner Campground is a great choice for anyone looking to unwind in the great outdoors. Whether you're camping in a tent or an RV, this spot has the charm and amenities to make your stay enjoyable.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest

Overview

Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites that are nestled in the forest just 6 miles from Georgetown, CA. The campground offers access to trails, creeks and is a short drive from some nearby reservoirs. This campground was designed for equestrians, but it can also be used by tent, camper, trailer and recreational vehicles. Common wildlife to the area includes turkeys, deer, bears, coyote and racoons. Portions of the campground have a canopy of trees, but many of the camp units have very little shade.

Recreation

Dru Barner Campground provides some good camping opportunities without having to drive long distances into the forest. Dru Barner Campground provides access to many non-motorized trails. It also is close to the Rock Creek Trail System that has both non-motorized, motorized, and multiple use trails. Several horse clubs have used Dru Barner Campground as the staging area for equestrian recreation events under special use permits. Several horse clubs have hosted barbecues and taco bars at the group kitchen area after their trail rides. Some couples have used the group kitchen area for weddings. Stumpy Meadows Reservoir is located only about 15 miles to the east for those seeking water-based recreation. There is a campground concessionaire that operates the Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp and Picnic Area. A day use fee is charged for those facilities. Stumpy Meadows Reservoir has a 5-mile speed limit for motor boats. Rafts, canoes and kayakers frequently travel on the reservoir. There are some shorelines that provide access for swimming and wading.

Natural Features

Dru Barner Campground sits on a ridgeline of the Hornblende Mountains. To the north, Otter Creek has cut a forested canyon. To the south, there are the rolling ridges that surround Rock Creek. There are forests of Ponderosa pine, sugar pine, Douglas-fir, white fir and incense cedar with groups of black oak and madrone. This campground is about 15 miles west of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 334-6477.

Nearby Attractions

A nearby attraction is the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA. This attraction is located about 16 miles southeast of Dru Barner Campground. It is where James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848. This started the California Gold Rush. Historic building such as the blacksmith shop, mill workers cabin and the Coloma schoolhouse are available to see. There are gold panning demonstrations. There is a Gold Discovery Trail to learn the history and see the sites.

Fee Info

The overnight camping fee is $8.00 per vehicle per night. It has been reduced to $4.00 per vehicle per night due to the water system outage. The day use fee is $3.00 per vehicle. The group kitchen area fee is $1.00 per person .

Suggest an Edit

Location

Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Auburn, CA, take Highway 49 south to the junction of Highway 193 and 49 in Cool, CA. Turn left onto Highway 193 east to Georgetown, CA. At the intersection of Main Street and Highway 193, turn left and continue on Main Street, which becomes the Wentworth Springs Road (County Route 63) for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 13N16 and proceed north for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 13N58 (also known as the Bottlehill Road) and travel west approximately 0.5 miles. The entrance Dru Barner Campground is on your left. From Placerville, CA, take Highway 49 north to the junction of Highway 193 and 49 in Placerville, CA. Turn right onto Highway 193 and head north to Georgetown, CA. At the intersection of Main Street and Highway 193, turn right and continue on Main Street, which becomes the Wentworth Springs Road (County Route 63) for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 13N16 for travel north for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 13N58 (also known as the Bottlehill Road) and travel west for approximately 0.5 miles. The entrance Dru Barner Campground is on your left.

Address

Bottlehill Road (Forest Road 13N58)
Georgetown, CA 95634

Coordinates

38.942886 N
120.764012 W

Open in Google Maps

Is Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest sold out?

Quickly grab cancellations!

Learn More

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

58%
29%
15%
0%
0%

4.5

out of 5

7 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2023

Beautiful quiet place

The good part is this is a beautiful place in the trees to camp with nearby hiking,. And it's equestrian friendly if you want to bring your horse. The Verizon connection was strong. Even when the campgrounds full on weekend. It's very quiet, more soldier in the week. Bring water as there is none available due to poor quality.

Site1
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest by Cheri S., June 19, 2023
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2022

Solitude

You get the feeling you are in the middle of nowhere, but yet, still only 15 minute drive to Georgetown. Hopefully they get water or lack there of figured out soon, other than that, perfect spot for 🐎 and campers alike.

Site28
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Apr. 7, 2022

Quiet and well maintained

A lovely quiet spot midweek, quiet drive to Georgetown for some great breakfasts if you want some classic American diner fare. The campground itself is well maintained, though ants can be an issue if you are careless. Midweek and off season we had the place to ourselves 3 days. The near by Otter Creek Trail is a a nice day hike though a bit of switch backing elevation to get down to the creek.

Lots of wild turkeys, deer, and birds

Site18
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest by Lily S., April 7, 2022
  • Review photo of Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest by Lily S., April 7, 2022
  • Review photo of Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest by Lily S., April 7, 2022
  • (5) View All
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2022

Found by accident…TWICE!

Never been during peak (summer) but both times we have stayed here in winter and it was FANTASTIC! Close to Georgetown and to the El Dorado National Forest. Super clean and easy to get to. Signs off 193 are well marked! The have horse corrals too if you’re into that. Highly recommend!

Site44
Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2021

Bugs

It was great besides the bugs and all the wasps

Site13
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest by Theron W., July 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest by Theron W., July 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest by Theron W., July 16, 2021
  • (12) View All
Reviewed May. 21, 2021

Wonderful woods

This has been my favorite spot after traveling all across US. I wanted to hide in the forest. Nothing but trees and the wind blowing through them. It was an adventurous drive on a curvy mountain road to get here, but we'll worth it. There are 48 sites (no hookups) and it's just me and one other person pretty far away. Very clean. With a pass, I only paid $4 per day. Nice clean vault toliets. Water available. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Corrals for horses. Wood to burn laying around everywhere. Rangers were very friendly and helpful when I came in. I'm staying 4 days this time. I'll be back. I used my WeBoost and was able to teach online and even stream some TV. The dog has loved the nice forest floor to run on and lay on. I drove into Georgetown (6 miles) one day and had the best time exploring the shops and talking to the locals. Gas station has propane. Back in or pull through sites. You can call and reserve or just show up and find an open spot. I was there in May 2021.

Site30
Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest?

    Camping at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest can cost between $4.00 and $8.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest?

    Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest?

    There are 49 campsites at Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts