Black Oak
Black Oak is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.90417, -120.58750
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 831-245-6891
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Black Oak
Overview Black Oak Campground is group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake on the Eldorado National Forest. The forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails and an abundance of lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming. Recreation Stumpy Meadows Lake, with its clear waters and 5-mph speed limit, offers plenty of swimming, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout from May to August. Campers also enjoy birding and picnicking. Facilities The group campground offers one RV site and three tent-only sites. The RV site accommodates up to 75 people, while the tent sites accommodate groups of 25 or 50. Each site is equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets are provided. A dump station is located on-site. Natural Features Black Oak sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet, within walking distance of the lake in the foothills of the rugged Sierra Nevada Range in California. In the Eldorado National Forest, the climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Nearby Attractions The El Dorado County Scenic Byway offers miles of scenic driving. Charges & Cancellations • 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. • Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 18 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 9.7 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 300 designated routes (569 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Oak Group | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Black Oak Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Stumpy Meadows | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Stumpy Meadows Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Cove Group | National forest group campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa Cove Campground | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.