Stumpy Meadows
Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: GEORGETOWN, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$72 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (49 reviews)
Season: May through October
Stumpy Meadows, on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to an array of water activities. Campers come here to while away warm summer days on the lake and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. The campground provides easy access to both hiking and biking trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Stumpy Meadows sits on a scenic reservoir in heavy conifer forest with easy access to water activities, hiking, and biking trails. Google reviewers consistently praise the campground hosts and well-maintained facilities (4.3/5 stars from 100 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Mosquitoes present (per camper reviews). Wildlife in area includes Gray Fox, Douglas's Squirrel, Common Merganser, Common Sharp-tailed Snake, Western Fence Lizard, and Mountain Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Stumpy Meadows: Bring mosquito spray — multiple campers emphasized mosquito presence. Book early — federal campground with only 38 sites and high demand. No sinks in bathrooms — bring hand sanitizer and plan to use external water sources.
Skip Stumpy Meadows if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You visit outside May-October — campground closed seasonally.. You prefer full facilities — vault toilets only, no shower facilities mentioned..
Best time to visit Stumpy Meadows: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Summer — Described as ideal for warm summer days on the lake..
Nearby campgrounds: Black Oak (GEORGETOWN, CA), Ponderosa Cove Campground (Twin Bridges, CA), West Point Campground (Pollock, CA), Dru Barner Campground (Georgetown, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stumpy Meadows
Cell signal at Stumpy Meadows (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.
Stumpy Meadows, on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to an array of water activities. Campers come here to while away warm summer days on the lake and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. The campground provides easy access to both hiking and biking trails.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring mosquito spray
multiple campers emphasized mosquito presence.
Book early
federal campground with only 38 sites and high demand.
No sinks in bathrooms
bring hand sanitizer and plan to use external water sources.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Described as ideal for warm summer days on the lake.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Placerville take Hwy 49 N for 1/2 mile, turn right on Hwy 193 to Georgetown. Take a right on main street in Georgetown and proceed 15 miles to the campground. From Auburn, Take Hwy 49 S to Cool, turn left on Hwy 193 to Georgetown, turn left on main street in Georgetown and proceed 15 miles to the campground.
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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.
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