Cruises & boats
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Gerle Creek is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
21 vs 16.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →RVs to 50 ft vs 35 ft · 21 vs 17.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →21 vs 24.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Gerle Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Tent Only Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “042 - HOST”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 50 sites.
| Site | Sa 7 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 041 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 033 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 034 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 049 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 043 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 014 tent only nonelectric |
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Shirlee G ★ 5 · Oct 2025The hosts were wonderful. The lake was serene and perfect for paddle boarding or kayaking.
Paul G ★ 5 · Oct 2025Nice location and lake. Good place for families.
Darrel R ★ 5 · Sep 2025You should have kayak, paddle boards or anything that gets you in the water. Lunch on the island is nice if it’s not too crowded 😉. There are wonderful walks, and for the adventurers, there’s some great hiking in the surrounding National Forest.
ELDORADO
21 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
15.4 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Gerle Creek Campground sits at about 5,300 feet on the Georgetown Divide in Eldorado National Forest, where the creek runs clear and low-gradient enough for easy wading, casting, and small-craft play. The campground's 50 sites are a mix of 19 that accommodate both RVs and tents and 31 tent-only sites, and many of those sites are designed to be accessible for visitors with mobility needs. Each campsite includes a picnic table and a metal campfire ring; toilets are vault-style and firewood is available for purchase at the campground. On the water, swimmers and paddlers can launch canoes and kaya…
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 15.4 mi · Sand Harbor 29.1 mi
Picks are 50 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNO
Pick up near RNO
Pick up in Lake Tahoe| – |
| $36 |
| 016 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 003 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 036 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 006 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 042 - HOST standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 011 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 025 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 048 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 018 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 015 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 040 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 017 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
| 012 tent only nonelectric | – | $36 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Gerle Creek, not driving.
