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

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

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.

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GEORGETOWN, CA, CA★ 4 (49 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV26 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites5 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Best: Summer

Described as ideal for warm summer days on the lake.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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831-245-6891· Eldorado National Forest
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.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Stumpy Meadows cost per night?+
Stumpy Meadows costs $36–$72 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Stumpy Meadows open?+
Stumpy Meadows is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Stumpy Meadows have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Stumpy Meadows?+
Stumpy Meadows can accommodate RVs up to 26 feet.
How do I make reservations at Stumpy Meadows?+
Stumpy Meadows is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Stumpy Meadows?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Stumpy Meadows is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Stumpy Meadows open, and what are check-in times?+
Stumpy Meadows is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$36 /night★ 4 (49)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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