Stumpy Meadows

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Eldorado National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Eldorado National Forest Fees: $28/ single site $56/ double site $28/overnight camp on the boatramp $10/day use Other fees: Dumping waste tank and extra vehicle fees = $10.00. Season: June to September Status: closed Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or go to Website: www.Recreation.gov . Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover accepted. Give your Interagency Senior or Access number when making a reservation. Overview 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. The historic town of Georgetown is 15 miles away. In the 19th century, the town was a hub of the productive gold mining region, and residents proclaimed the town the "pride of the mountains." Recreation The crystal clear reservoir is stocked with both Rainbow and German Brown Trout, providing excellent fishing during the season. The lake is a grand place for a swim. Kayaking and canoeing are much enjoyed activities on the lake's clear waters. Slow-paced motor boating is allowed, but is restricted to a 5 m.p.h. speed limit. Facilities… 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. Rules: - Please check with the campground attendant or entrance board before setting up your camp. - Please keep family pets on a leash at all times. - Please use the stove or fire ring provided and make sure your fire is dead out before leaving. Use only water, not soil. - Use only dead and down wood for your campfires. - Check out time is 1:00 p.m. - Boat Ramp/Boarding Dock at Stumpy Meadows… Phone: 831-245-6891 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232107 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov