Gerle Creek Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Gerle Creek Campground is located in the Pacific Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest (2 hrs 18 min west of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 5,265 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites including 31 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $28.00 to $56.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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4.8 out of 5

5 star		82%
4 star		13%
3 star		3%
2 star		1%
1 star		0%

@BethK9EC076EDA · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #17

Quiet, clean, beautiful and the lake is amazing

@MatthewW543034 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #9

Summer weekends get busy and noisy, but mid-week is wonderfully quiet. It felt like we almost had the lake to ourselves when we were there Tues and Wed. Plenty to do within a 15min walk or drive. Very nice and welcoming camp hosts. Great spot!!

@GinoR437D77F2E · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #4

First time there and it was a nice campground. The lake was nice, no power boats or jet skis. Had a great time with the paddle boards and kayak. The fishing wasnt that good though.

@LisaM2898345 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #8

As always Gerle Creek never disappoints! Camp hosts are super friendly, bathrooms are clean and the campground is so relaxing!

@DarrellPDE5317 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #7

This is a great campground. Short walk to the lake, spaces are roomy with nobody right on top of you, bathrooms are kept clean

@KarenS4720852 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #7

Wonderful!

@AlexG3369952 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #30

This is our second time camping at Gerle Creek and we will continue to come back! The area is beautiful, amenities are clean, the perfect nature getaway!

@KarenC7594177 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #50

Super nice and hospitable camp hosts this year. The camp was clean, bathrooms well kept, nice addition of receptacles for sorting wanted camp equipment/ recycling items.

@LindsayE694961 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #30

1) Gorgeous scenery - amazing little hikes around the lake & crystal clear water & 2) Great campground - clean bathrooms, amazing camp host. Couldn't ask for anything more!

@SheilaC9075055 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #12

This is a delightful, small camp ground that calls you back year after year. The new camp host are so welcoming and keep the camp in wonderful condition. The only reason I didnt give this particular experience five stars was because of the late noise of our neighbors generator. The lake is so inviting for people of all ages.Thank you!

@Gabriella6461B · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #21

Serene and clean! This spot is a gem. Camp host was very nice as well. Love that its dog friendly.

@AmbieWilCBB5FA · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #38

I love the small size of the reservoir, no motorized vessels allowed. This promotes a family friendly campground. Restrooms were always clean and well stocked, campsites and parking also very clean.

@ChrisM7DB425DC · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #44

Good time but wrong site.

@AlisaW9234435 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #35

We always love coming to this campground! It is clean and mostly quiet. The campground was busier than usual this time, but it was still lovely! The campground hosts were delightful! They were so helpful and kind. I cannot wait to go back again. This specific site was convenient. The foot path to the creek was a stones throw away. And a short walk to the reservoir as well.

@olgam8755866 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #11

Such a beautiful campground! Very well maintained by friendly hosts. Clean restrooms, gorgeous lake with picnic tables in shade. Gorgeous views. Highly recommended.

@JordanS9337574 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #30

The campground hosts, Nathan and his wife, are wonderful people, so helpful, kind, and do everything they can to create an enjoyable visitor experience.

@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #15

Great spot!

@BrianO3978027 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #12

Good place to go for a weekend trip. Facilities were clean and to our satisfaction. Will be coming back for sure.

@MonicaC5872129 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #13

love it

@PhilipH1251789 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #12

Camp was less than half full in the midweek directly after Memorial Day. Bathroom clean. Camp site large and shaded. Beautiful weather. A little buggy especially down near the reservoir

@DettaH765F93CE · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #11

The camp hosts were fantastic. The campground and facilities were clean and well cared for. Quiet time was respected. Overall a great place to camp.

@LisaM2898345 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #33

Absolutely best place to camp!!! New hosts this year. Miss Ron and Nita!!

@TheodoreSE352E · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #44

Clean, quiet, great spacing between sites

@MariaW9162356 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #31

Having a site on the water is a recipe for people to walk through your site. There needs to be signs apparently, telling people to not walk through reserved sites. People reserve 6 months in advance only to have really selfish people decide to walk onto your site right by your tent/RV (talking loudly, with screaming kids) in order to get to the water more quickly... and then argue with you about it. Unreal. GO TO THE DAY USE AREA! Maybe USPF should implement a quiz before allowing people to camp - Question 1: If you haven't reserved a good site, do you get to (A) walk through the site whenever you want? or (B) realize that the site is occupied and paid for by someone else? Question 2: If you bring your children, do you (A) let them run anywhere they want? or (B) keep an eye on them so they don't go where they aren't suppose to? Question 3: When you are at your own home, would you like someone to (A) walk right in your house and scream? or (B) be a good neighbor and respect the home you have worked hard for?Bathrooms were as clean as they can get, but by the end of the season the flies are crazy. If we leave the doors open and the seats down, the flies are manageable. Someone left the doors closed and yellow jackets were in 2 bathrooms. The upgraded trail and bridge are beautiful (toward the Angel Creek Day Use Area). And the short trail from the CG toward the dam with the Nature Signs is wonderful. Highly recommend to read the signs and walk the trail to the overlook at least once. Really interesting facts.Camp hosts are great. Mid-week seems to bring the thoughtful veteran campers, and weekends are less than ideal in terms of quiet and respectful neighbors.

@TeresaN2311146 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #13

This was our first visit and I can't believe I didn't know about this beautiful campground! The property was clean and well maintained by the camp hosts who were friendly and also very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Every day the hosts were working, trimming bushes even just picking up the smallest piece of trash (yes, other guests leave trash lying around an it's so sad). Much of what I noticed was the tiny plastic wrapper that are found on the straws attached to juice packets and things like that. The restrooms were as clean as possible for being outhouses. The property was peaceful and the walking path around the lake was a perfect walk even for our friends with bad knees. The lake was pefect for paddle boards, kyaks, swimming and fishing. They also had fire rings, and firewood for sale at the camp host site! No bears during our visit, just beauty and a peaceful visit.

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