Gerle Creek

Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Pollock Pines, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Price range: $36–$72 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (174 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Gerle Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, upstream of Gerle Creek Divide Reservoir.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gerle-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Gerle Creek Campground is nestled on the banks of Gerle Creek Fork in a lush hardwood forest with excellent opportunities for fishing (brown and rainbow trout), swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking. The campground features an accessible fishing dock and fully accessible interpretive trail with scenic views, earning a 4.7/5 rating from 90 Google reviews with campers praising the clean sites, helpful hosts, and beautiful setting.

Wildlife alert: Flying squirrels, ground squirrels, Douglas' squirrels, Western tanagers, American robins, Nashville warblers, common nighthawks, western rattlesnakes (crotale de l'Ouest), and Northern rubber boas present in area.

Insider tips for Gerle Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly. Bring your own water and sewage setup; there are no hookups and the campground is suitable for self-contained RVs only. Firewood is available for purchase on-site; fire rings provided at sites. The Gerle Creek Interpretive Trail is fully accessible with ADA sections.

Skip Gerle Creek if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer) — none available at most sites.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May through October.. You prefer larger developed facilities — this is a 50-site federal campground with vault toilets only..

Best time to visit Gerle Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (Ca) (POLLOCK PINES, CA), Loon Lake (Twin Bridges, CA), Robbs Hut (CAMINO, CA), Loon Lake Chalet (CAMINO, CA).