California / El Dorado County / Eldorado National Forest

Stumpy Meadows

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground closed September 1, 2025, for road repaving and typically operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Stumpy Meadows campground sits on the shores of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest, providing a serene setting in a heavy conifer forest with convenient access to an array of water activities. All campsites are shaded by groves of towering Ponderosa pine, fir, oak, and cedar trees, creating a cool retreat during warm summer days. The crystal clear reservoir is stocked with both Rainbow and German Brown Trout, providing excellent fishing opportunities during the season. The lake is ideal for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Slow-paced motor boating is allowed with a 5 mph speed limit. The campground provides easy access to both hiking and biking trails in the surrounding forest. Eldorado National Forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails, an abundance of lakes and rivers, and incredible scenery with a Mediterranean-like climate featuring warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. The historic town of Georgetown is located 15 miles away. In the 19th century, the town was a hub of the productive gold mining region, and residents proclaimed it the "pride of the mountains." Other nearby attractions include the El Dorado County Scenic Highway and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Directions

From Placerville take Highway 49 north for 0.5 mile, turn right on Highway 193 to Georgetown. Take a right on Main Street in Georgetown and proceed 15 miles to the campground. From Auburn, take Highway 49 south to Cool, turn left on Highway 193 to Georgetown, turn left on Main Street in Georgetown and proceed 15 miles to the campground.

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