Stumpy Meadows Campground Eldorado National Forest California
Stumpy Meadows Overview
Stumpy Meadows campgrounds has 40 single-family campsites and is located close to the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. The campground is generally open mid April to November 1. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The reservoir is a short walk from the campground, but none of the campsites have a view of the water. Most are well spaced and have nice privacy. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.
Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. There’s also a picnic area and boat ramp nearby about a mile). The nearest dump station is located next to Ponderosa Cove overflow campground.
Stumpy Meadows – Area Recreation
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. Outdoor recreation includes fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
The historic town of Georgetown is also 15 miles away and was once a hub of the productive gold mining. You can enjoy shops, restaurants and explore many of its historic buildings.
Other campgrounds in the area include Black Oak Group and Ponderosa Cove Group. You may also be interested in Sunset or Wench Creek campgrounds. Both are located over by Union Valley Reservoir.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - None
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Picnicking
- Walking Trails
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
40
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
4,400
Stumpy Meadows Comments & Reviews
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Don’t go to stumpy meadows campground.e had 3 day to stay left extra morning.got eaten alive. OFF bug spray didn’t help..my sister came home with over 50bites.perfect private ccampsite.gets flying at nite. Logging trucks all night.
Wasn’t there 24 hrs.it was a perfect private campsite number 13.but. you’ll get eaten alive.my sister had ov er 50 bites on her.they paid over 100.00 for 2 campsites for 4 days Anne wasn’t there 25 hrs.go some where to camp.
I had fun
I went there as a child soooo much fun I was pretending I was stuck in the worlderness I am going again more exsited now cause we have a boat and my 2 friends are coming so there
I was a camp host for a while a lot off fun I was at lewis side
Love this website but for this campground the photos are not accurate for many sites anymore. We were in the worst site possible with zero shade from 8am to 3pm. At 3pm you can chase a bit of shade around so you don’t die from the heat. Too hot for many mosquitos but did find a few. Access to the lake is pretty bad too. Plan on a long red dusty hike to the lake and plan to share the spot close to others. And sadly we had camp neighbors that wanted to chat and laugh until 2am. Sigh. Not coming back here.
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for heads up on renumbered campsites at Stumpy Meadows. We will get a photographer to reshoot the campground and post new campsite photos soon!
Are the photos up to date now?
Hi Grace,
Yes – the Stumpy Meadows campsite photos are accurate. They were taken a few years ago so there may be a little more or less vegetation though.