Stumpy Meadows
Campground · California · 38 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 38
- Bookable sites
- 26 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 4,414 ft
- Elevation
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
Campsites are well spaced and offer ample privacy from neighboring sites. The reservoir is within a short walk, but no campsites have views of the water.Vault toilets and drinking water from spigots are provided. A boat ramp is located a mile from the campground.
Natural Features
All sites are shaded by groves of towering Ponderosa pine, fir, oak, and cedar trees. The campground is in Eldorado National forest, which boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails, an abundance of lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming, and incredible scenery. Here, the climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.Nearby Attractions
Take a drive on the El Dorado County Scenic Highway or visit the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.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: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.
- 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 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).
- 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
- 38 bookable sites
- 39 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 5 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 26 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: STUM
Site types
- 28 Standard Nonelectric
- 10 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
39 campsites at Stumpy Meadows
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002- Host Site | STUM | Management | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 016 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 017 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 19 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 019 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 028 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | STUM | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | STUM | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
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.
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.
38.90417, -120.59167 · 38°54'15.0"N 120°35'30.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 8.6 | 7.1 | 9.8 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 5.8 | 8.6 |
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 Stumpy Meadows
- Can you reserve a site at Stumpy Meadows?
- Yes, Stumpy Meadows is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Stumpy Meadows have?
- 39 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Stumpy Meadows?
- 26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Stumpy Meadows?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Stumpy Meadows.
- Are campfires allowed at Stumpy Meadows?
- Campfires are allowed at Stumpy Meadows. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Stumpy Meadows also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Stumpy Meadows's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $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.
Restrictions:
- 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 Reservoir (no water-skiing is allowed, 5 m.p.h. speed limit).
Camping near Stumpy Meadows
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- Ralston Picnic Site 10.3 mi · Facility
- South Fork Group Campground 10.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 831-245-6891
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-02.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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