Gerle Creek
Gerle Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.97500, -120.39167
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 831-245-6891
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gerle Creek
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 things to do on the creek. Common fish species include brown and rainbow trout. An accessible fishing dock is located on-site. The Gerle Creek Interpretive Trail is fully accessible and provides scenic views and interesting displays. Facilities The campground offers single and double-family campsites, many of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided and firewood is available for purchase. Natural Features Gerle Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, upstream of Gerle Creek Divide Reservoir. It is on the Georgetown Divide within the Eldorado National Forest. Gerle Creek was named for two brothers who were early settlers and farmers in the region. Eldorado National Forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails, an abundance of lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming, and incredible scenery. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Nearby Attractions Union Valley Reservoir and Loon Lake are within a short drive of the campground, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities. Charges & Cancellations • Change Fee: A service fee may be charg
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 11 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 348 designated routes (480 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerle Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Airport Flat Cg | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Airport Flat Campground | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Airport Flat Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| South Fork Group | National forest group campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.