Dru Barner Campground
Federal campground in Eldorado National Forest
Location: Georgetown, CA, CA
Price: From $3 per night
Price range: $3–$8 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites that are nestled in the forest just 6 miles from Georgetown, CA. The campground offers access to trails, creeks and is a short drive from some nearby reservoirs. This campground was designed for equestrians, but it can also be used by tent, camper, trailer and recreational vehicles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Boat Launch
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Affordable federal campground ($3/night) nestled in forest 6 miles from Georgetown with access to trails, creeks, and nearby reservoirs. Google reviewers praise its quiet atmosphere and adequate amenities including water, restrooms, and bear vaults.
Wildlife alert: Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Mule Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Black-headed Grosbeak, Northern Yellow Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Ring-necked Snake, Western Fence Lizard, Sharp-tailed Snake. Bears and raccoons also reported in area.
Insider tips for Dru Barner Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Go during off-peak times for the quiet experience reviewers mention Bear vaults available for $8/night in addition to $3 camping fee
Skip Dru Barner Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November-April — seasonal closure. You're not prepared for equestrian-focused campground culture — some conflicts reported between horse and non-horse campers.
Best time to visit Dru Barner Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Stumpy Meadows (GEORGETOWN, CA), Ponderosa Cove Campground (Twin Bridges, CA), Coloma Resort (Coloma, CA — Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park), Camp Lotus (Lotus, CA — 4 miles from Coloma).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dru Barner Campground
Cell signal at Dru Barner Campground (Georgetown, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites that are nestled in the forest just 6 miles from Georgetown, CA. The campground offers access to trails, creeks and is a short drive from some nearby reservoirs. This campground was designed for equestrians, but it can also be used by tent, camper, trailer and recreational vehicles.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Go during off-peak times for the quiet experience reviewers mention
Bear vaults available for $8/night in addition to $3 camping fee
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Auburn, CA, take Highway 49 south to the junction of Highway 193 and 49 in Cool, CA. Turn left onto Highway 193 east to Georgetown, CA. At the intersection of Main Street and Highway 193, turn left and continue on Main Street, which becomes the Wentworth Springs Road (County Route 63) for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 13N16 and proceed north for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 13N58 (also known as the Bottlehill Road) and travel west approximately 0.5
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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