Black Oak
Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: GEORGETOWN, CA, CA
Price: From $105 per night
Price range: $105–$145 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Fishing
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Black Oak is a group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake on the Eldorado National Forest, which features over 400 miles of hiking trails and abundant lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming. The lake offers clear waters with a 5-mph speed limit, ideal for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing, and is regularly stocked with rainbow trout from May to August.
Wildlife alert: Gray Fox, Douglas's Squirrel, Common Merganser, Common Sharp-tailed Snake, Western Fence Lizard, and Mountain Garter Snake documented within 8km
Insider tips for Black Oak: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups at most sites Lake has a 5-mph speed limit, making it ideal for kayaking and canoeing rather than speedboats
Skip Black Oak if: You need RV hookups; campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May through October; seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Black Oak: May-August — Rainbow trout stocking occurs May to August at Stumpy Meadows Lake. May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Stumpy Meadows (GEORGETOWN, CA), Ponderosa Cove Campground (Twin Bridges, CA), West Point Campground (Pollock, CA), Dru Barner Campground (Georgetown, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Black Oak
Cell signal at Black Oak (GEORGETOWN, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups at most sites
Lake has a 5-mph speed limit, making it ideal for kayaking and canoeing rather than speedboats
Rainbow trout stocking occurs May to August at Stumpy Meadows Lake
Campground operates seasonally May through October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Georgetown, head northeast on Main Street/Wentworth Springs Roadd toward Orleans Street. Continue to follow Wentworth Springs Road for 17 miles and cross the dam at Stumpy Meadows Lake. Continue 1 mile to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eldorado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Eldorado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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