Gerle Creek Campground

Pollock Pines, CA

4.7(90 reviews)

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About this campground

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.

The campground offers single and double-family campsites, many of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided and firewood is available for purchase.

Gerle Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, upstream of Gerle Creek Divide Reservoir. It is on the Georgetown Divide within the Eldorado National Forest. Gerle Creek was named for two brothers who were early settlers and farmers in the region. Eldorado National Forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails, an abundance of lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming, and incredible scenery. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

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. The Gerle Creek Interpretive Trail is fully accessible and provides scenic views and interesting displays.

What campers say

Gerle Creek Campground offers a scenic, family-friendly lakeside experience with many well-maintained campsites, paddle-only water access, boardwalk and an island popular for jumping. Regular visitors praise helpful hosts, clean sites and shower/toilet facilities, plus improved ADA-accessible trails, fishing, and shade for kids and pets. Practical tradeoffs: the waterfront can get crowded, and a few visitors report occasional noisy groups, sporadic restroom or fly problems, and that on occasion the water supply is not potable. Bears have been noted so guests should use provided bear boxes. Overall it’s a pleasant, outdoors-oriented campground valued for paddling, hiking and relaxed family outings.

Our summary of 90 traveler reviews.