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Established Camping

Gerle Creek

9 Reviews

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<strong>TRAVEL NOTICE</strong>: Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs starting May 2024 and going through Setpember 2024. Be aware that when planning your camping trips there could be possible road delays.

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National Park Service

Eldorado National Forest

Overview

Gerle Creek Campground is nestled on the banks of the Gerle Creek Fork among a lush forest of hardwoods. The area provides lots of opportunity for fishing and water play. Hiking and biking are also popular.

Recreation

Swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing are some of the fun…

Fee Info

<ul> <li>Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.</li> <li>Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to…
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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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9 Reviews

Krista M.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021

Beautiful disbursement camping

Had the most beautiful, remote, private site with creek running through it, under the pines. Mosquitoes bad early in summer season. Visited in May, June, July and Aug.

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Month of VisitAugust
SThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2021

Perfect little getaway

Loved being off the grid at this quaint little campground! Lots of water access and hiking trails. Potable water and vault toilets. SUPER quiet at nighttime (thanks to the “no generators running” rule). However, camp host did not enforce the no campfire rule. Of the three nights we stayed, we…

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Month of VisitSeptember
Marcia M.
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Peaceful, welcoming getaway

I loved my time here. Lovely setting, friendly people, and large sites. I really appreciate that there are no motorized craft on the lake, so it’s a great place to swim or kayak. I’ll be coming back for sure.

Site40
Month of VisitAugust

Location

Gerle Creek is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Placerville, drive 21 miles east on Highway 50 to the Icehouse Road turnoff. Turn left and go 28 miles north. Take the left fork 3 miles to the campground.

Address

ELDORADO
CA

Coordinates

38.975 N
120.3916667 W

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