Gerle Creek
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At a Glance
About Gerle Creek
Gerle Creek is a national park campground at Eldorado National Forest in El Dorado County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Eldorado National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Gerle Creek is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 50 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 121 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Eldorado National Forest include Airport Flat Campground, Loon Lake, Robbs Hut, Loon Lake Chalet and Northshore Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 88 · 2024: 101 · 2025: 109
Location
Address
El Dorado County, California
Coordinates
38.9750, -120.3917
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 442 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Airport Flat Campground
Eldorado National Forest
Loon Lake
Eldorado National Forest
Robbs Hut
Eldorado National Forest
Loon Lake Chalet
Eldorado National Forest
Northshore Campground
Eldorado National Forest
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Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA)
Eldorado National Forest
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Gerle Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Gerle Creek?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Gerle Creek?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Gerle Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Gerle Creek right now?
Gerle Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Gerle Creek?
Campsite Tonight monitors Gerle Creek for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 16 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Gerle Creek?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Gerle Creek using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Gerle Creek located?
Gerle Creek is located in Eldorado National Forest, California.
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