Established Camping
Gerle Creek
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
<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.
About
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark 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
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.
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…
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.
Location
Gerle Creek is located in California
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