Black Oak

California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)

Black Oak is in Georgetown, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (10 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
ELDORADO
32.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe26.1 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Black Oak. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

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Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
32.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.1 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Circles
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Grills
  • Lake Access

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 40 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 10 guest reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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23		Sa
24		Price
4
group tent only area nonelectric
––$105
3
group tent only area nonelectric
––$135
1
group tent only area nonelectric
––$135
2
group rv area nonelectric
––$145

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Black Oak: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Black Oak?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Black Oak have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Black Oak?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Black Oak?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Sheng V ★ 5 · Jul 2025
We camp at black oak site 3 couple years and this site 2 this year and we love the area. Clean and host is nice. Clean waters and bathroom.
Vahe L ★ 3 · Jun 2025
Definitely cannot accommodate 50 people. We barely had room for 6 tents and most of them were not on fully flat ground. You Must also drive to get to the lake.
Annika Z ★ 5 · Aug 2024
Nice location for a good sized group

Location

ELDORADO
32.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
26.1 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Black Oak Campground is a group-focused site on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, sitting at about 4,400 feet and within easy walking distance of Stumpy Meadows Lake. The lake's clear water, a strict 5-mph speed limit, and regular rainbow trout stocking from May through August make it a quiet place for swimming, canoeing and kayaking as well as seasonal fishing. The broader Eldorado National Forest around Black Oak offers more than 400 miles of hiking trails and a mix of lakes and rivers for anglers and day visitors; birdwatchers and families looking to picnic along the shore are common…

Amenities

Boat RampCampfire CirclesDump StationFirewoodGrillsLake AccessParking AreaPets AllowedPicnic AreaVault ToiletsWater

Nearby activities

Swimming SiteHikingFishingCampingBoatingKayakingCanoeing
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 0 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 4 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 4 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $70/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 32.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.1 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 26.1 mi

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Things to do near Emerald Bay

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RV rentals for this stay

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Pick up near RNO

2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com

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Where Black Oak fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Meeks Bay Resort (26.6 mi) · Emerald Bay State Park (26.7 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (26.9 mi)

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