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Gerle Creek
Closed for the season
Total sites: 50
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
5,265 ft
69°F
48°F
48°F
no signal
Eldorado National Forest › Pacific Ranger District › California
› El Dorado County
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› Gerle Creek Campground
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.
Campsite Reviews (183)
4.8 out of 5
| 5 star | 82% | |
| 4 star | 12% | |
| 3 star | 2% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@DarrelRA804316 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #13
You should have kayak, paddle boards or anything that gets you in the water. Lunch on the island is nice if its not too crowded . There are wonderful walks, and for the adventurers, theres some great hiking in the surrounding National Forest.
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@DianneRe44FC50 · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #39
What a lovely place to stay. Large campsites and a beautiful lake. Nothing flashy here but clean and happy and just a nice place to stay.
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@MichelleS85055 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #10
Such a lovely place to stay. We had a great time!! The camp hosts were wonderful...always friendly and kept every clean. Hope to see them next year.
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@ShirleeG4E6B40 · Camped on Sep 6, 2025 at Campsite #41
The hosts were wonderful. The lake was serene and perfect for paddle boarding or kayaking.
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@NicoleB2196888 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #16
We stayed at the top of the hill. A nice walk to the water but make sure you bring your things with you its a bit of a hike! Beautiful spot with few generations and no motorboats. Our kids loved the jumping rock and all the hiking trails
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@JeanR6221494 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #30
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@LisaM2898345 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #8
I love Gerle creek and have been visiting for many years. I dont like some of the recent changes, especially the payment restrictions. I dont want to be dependent on a cell phone and cell phone coverage to check into a site. I appreciated the placards on reservable sites so that when trying to choose a site I would know what is available. I am planning one more trip this year and dont know how it will go because I cant make a reservation and dont have cell coverage there, that is a big part of why I go there, It is one of the few places left where I havent needed it until now.
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@JimO4036574 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #14
Gerle Creek is a great campground that has many wonderful things to do outside of the normal day to day life! Camping, hiking, fishing, swimming - (jumping off the rock into the lake) and mountain bike riding are some of the key things to do at Gerle.Jim
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@MariaS7326155 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #32
Hosts were great! Super clean campground.
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@AllisonG114920 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #7
Weve been coming here for 14 years now. Love it for many reasons - no motor boats allowed, clean bathrooms and campsites, camp hosts very helpful. Beautiful scenery. One trail has frequent informational signs telling about the flora and fauna, as well as the native Americans who summered there. Very dark at night, so perfect place for star gazing.
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@AlisaW9234435 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #32
Amazing campground, clean and quiet. Campground host are wonderful. Weve been coming here for years and will continue for many more years to come.
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@PaulG9606243 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #35
Nice location and lake. Good place for families.
@CharlaJB5C6071 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #43
We were at campsite 43. Perfect spot. Everyone was tent camping at this campground which is a priority for us so we don't hear other peoples tvs or generators running. Lived everything about this campground. Hosts kept the campground so clean. I commend them. They were amazing!
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@KristinaC11514 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #19
The area is amazing. The park was clean and the hosts were friendly and helpful. Our stay was so enjoyable, we made another reservation for a few more days. We will return to the site. Hopefully, we might see the same hosts again too.
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@KristiM9431385 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #50
Great campsites, beautiful small lake. Very quiet and peaceful.
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@VincentSD1800D · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #41
The family and I had a great time at Gerle Creek campgrounds. The site was clean and ready upon arrival. The camp hosts stopped by shortly after our arrival and were very friendly and willing to help with anything that may come up. The hiking trails are nice and scenic, very enjoyable. The reservoir isn't a far walk no matter where your particular site is and was very fun.
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@ShrmilaC36D880 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #8
Nice set up for your tents, shade and proximity to the restrooms is really good. We really liked that it had some shade and some sun. Your tent is far enough away from the road that it is a lot of privacy.
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@KielL2C3549587 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #40
Very quiet spot at the end of the campground, right next to the host site. Site stayed pretty shady and was very spacious for a single site. Hosts here were very active (in a good way), providing suggestions and answers to questions, checking in, and keeping loud neighbors compliant with the noise rules. Plenty of firewood for sale at the host site for $10/bundle. Overall one of the best experiences we've had and would definitely camp here again. One note: Robb's Resort was our planned go-to for extra ice and supplies, but they no longer operate except on major holidays. Ice House Resort is the only spot for supplies now, which is about 30 minutes down Ice House Road. Be prepared and grab what you need on the way up.
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@MarkH6047851 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #44
A nice destination. Not very crowded. The water is a short walk away. The campground host is helpful and keeps the facilities clean and orderly.
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@CorinneC346310 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #18
Friendly, helpful, respectful camp host family.
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@MissyC6183949 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #44
This was one of the best campsites I've used in a long time. Sites are much bigger and spread out when you actually see it in real life. I love that it's further away from the highway, it's really quiet, has great stars, and no signal. The creek and reservoir access is also super easy to get to, there's even a small parking lot so yo could drive your floaties down from your campsite if you want. This little greek and reservoir feels really safe since the current keeps you in the same area. It was easy to go and get a little spot on the tiny beach for the day. The camp hist was so nice and helpful. They even have firewood. The bathrooms are well maintained for campsite bathrooms. We can't wait to come back to this camp next year!44 is awesome btw - just watch for the morning sun over the picnic table. Bring a popup tent. Ht otherwise very shaded campsite that felt secluded even though it was in the center.
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@margaretl93123 · Camped on Jul 23, 2025 at Campsite #4
The camp hosts were available, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The campground was clean everywhere - campsites, parking areas, outhouses, trails, and beaches. Our campsite was spacious and had helpful and useful amenities. Well be back!
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