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Gerle Creek
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Gerle Creek

Tahoma, California · 5,269 ftIn Eldorado National Forest

Wildfire 45 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$36–$72recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
50From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
5,269 ft1,606 m
Season
Jun – SepFrom fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops1

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

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.Recreation

Swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing are some of the fun things to do on the creek. Common fish species include brown and rainbow trout. An accessible fishing dock is located on-site.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Gerle Creek: FCC map Sep 2026

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny69°52°
  • ThuSunny69°54°
  • FriSunny75°51°
  • SatSunny71°48°
  • SunSunny67°44°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

38.97500, -120.39167
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Tahoma
Park
Eldorado National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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