Black Oak

Campground · California · 4 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 75
People per site
4,487 ft
Elevation
BLACK OAK

Overview

Black Oak Campground is group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake on the Eldorado National Forest. The forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails and an abundance of lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming.

Recreation

Stumpy Meadows Lake, with its clear waters and 5-mph speed limit, offers plenty of swimming, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout from May to August. Campers also enjoy birding and picnicking.

Facilities

The group campground offers one RV site and three tent-only sites. The RV site accommodates up to 75 people, while the tent sites accommodate groups of 25 or 50. Each site is equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets are provided. A dump station is located on-site.

Natural Features

Black Oak sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet, within walking distance of the lake in the foothills of the rugged Sierra Nevada Range in California.

In the Eldorado National Forest, the climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

Nearby Attractions

The El Dorado County Scenic Byway offers miles of scenic driving.

Charges & Cancellations

  • Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
  • Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
  • Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
  • Cancellation Fee: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee..
  • Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 14 days before your arrival date.  
  • Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.

The facts

  • Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 4 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 75 people per site
  • Loops: BLAC, GRP2, GRP3, GRP4

Site types

  • 3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
  • 1 Group RV Area Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Black Oak

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
1BLACGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric—Gravel—50 🐾
2GRP2Group Rv Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft75 🐾
3GRP3Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric—Gravel—50 🐾
4GRP4Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric—Gravel—25 🐾

Getting there

From Georgetown, head northeast on Main Street/Wentworth Springs Roadd toward Orleans Street. Continue to follow Wentworth Springs Road for 17 miles and cross the dam at Stumpy Meadows Lake. Continue 1 mile to the campground.

38.90417, -120.58750 · 38°54'15.0"N 120°35'15.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in8.67.19.84.62.00.80.10.10.53.15.88.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Oak

Can you reserve a site at Black Oak?
Yes, Black Oak is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Black Oak have?
4 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Black Oak?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Black Oak?
Yes, pets are allowed at Black Oak.
Are campfires allowed at Black Oak?
Campfires are allowed at Black Oak. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Black Oak also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Black Oak's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • There are four group sites at this facility: Unit #1 = $135/night, 50 people maximum, No trailers. Unit #2 = $145/night, 75 people maximum, Self-contained vehicles only. Unit #3 = $135/night, 50 people maximum, No trailers. Unit #4 = $105/night, 25 people maximum, No trailers. Pet and dump fees.

Restrictions:

  • In units 1, 3, & 4, all vehicles must be kept in the unit’s central parking area. No trailers are allowed because of the difficulty of getting trailers in and out of these areas.
  • 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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Black Oak

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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