Cruises & boats
Stumpy Meadows
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Stumpy Meadows is in Georgetown, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
ELDORADO
32.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe26.3 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| 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 — Stumpy Meadows. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (28 of 28 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 1 pull-through, 38 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 32.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.3 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Sites
- Drinking Water
- Pets Allowed
- Self Pay Station
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 35 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 46 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
Choose a site
Your dates & setup
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Sites that match your setup
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Stumpy Meadows, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundBlack Oak0.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground27.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comePonderosa Cove Campground2.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closest160 Acres amidst National Forest7.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesRV/Tent Site with Mountain Views: from $76/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 017 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 026 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 031 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 027 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 025 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $72 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $72 |
✓ 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: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Stumpy Meadows: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Stumpy Meadows?
- Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (28 of 28 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Stumpy Meadows have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Stumpy Meadows?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Stumpy Meadows?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Rachel C ★ 2 · Aug 2025Camp host was absolutely wonderful. This particular space was extremely dusty, to where it got into every crevasse and actually hurt our hands, despite washing. On the second day, a terrible septic smell was emanating from the pit toilet and growing in range throughout the morning. Needless to say we left early. Really nice location though.
Philip W ★ 4 · Aug 2025Parking spot was not very level for the trailer - bring blocks. Good open site, smooth, ok for tents. Neighbors kept cutting through our site to go visit their friends on the other side of us. Close to a water spigot.
Krissy G ★ 4 · Aug 2025This was our 6th visit in 7 years (thanks, COVID). It was a great trip as usual. We have switched our routine from walking down to the beach, the walk back up in the heat can be rough. We now drive down to the boat launch ($10 parking but bathrooms and tables) or near the spillway (free) to put in the paddleboards and hang out for the day. There is a great hike in Georgetown if you need to swing by for ice. Check out the Traverse Creek Botanical Special Interest Area for an educational walk through a former Sonora Emerald mining claim. Signs along the trails are educational and break up the walk. This year, there was an issue with a bear at the campsite. It was small and easily shooed off, but it was an added daily nuisance. There are no bear boxes, so you need to be diligent about putting away food, trash, and washing dishes.
Location
ELDORADO
32.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
26.3 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
Stumpy Meadows sits beside the clear surface of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir in a heavy conifer forest, offering 39 campsites that are spaced to provide a good degree of privacy: 29 sites are set up for both RVs and tents and 10 are tent-only. Tall Ponderosa pines, fir, oak and cedar shade the campground, and although no sites have direct water views the reservoir is a short walk away. Basic amenities include vault toilets and drinking water supplied from spigots, and a public boat ramp is located about a mile from the campground. The site serves as a quiet base for exploring Eldorado National For…
Amenities
Accessible SitesDrinking WaterPets AllowedSelf Pay StationVault ToiletsWater Spigot
Nearby activities
HikingFishingCampingBoating
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: 35 ft (28 of 28 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 1 pull-through, 38 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 39 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 20 of 39 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $36/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 32.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.3 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 26.3 mi
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 35 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do near Emerald Bay
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Read comparison →Where Stumpy Meadows fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Meeks Bay Resort (26.8 mi) · Emerald Bay State Park (26.9 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (27.1 mi)
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