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Black Oak

Overview

Black Oak Campground is group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake on the Eldorado National Forest. The forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails and an abundance of lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming.

Recreation

Stumpy Meadows Lake, with its clear waters and 5-mph speed limit, offers plenty of swimming, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout from May to August. Campers also enjoy birding and picnicking.

Facilities

The group campground offers one RV site and three tent-only sites. The RV site accommodates up to 75 people, while the tent sites accommodate groups of 25 or 50. Each site is equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets are provided. A dump station is located on-site.

Natural Features

Black Oak sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet, within walking distance of the lake in the foothills of the rugged Sierra Nevada Range in California.

In the Eldorado National Forest, the climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

Nearby Attractions

The El Dorado County Scenic Byway offers miles of scenic driving.

Charges & Cancellations

Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
Cancellation Fee: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee..
Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 14 days before your arrival date.
Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.

Camp site features

Across 4 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 4 sites
Group sites: all 4 sites
Longest rig: 40 ft
Largest party: 75 people

Directions

From Georgetown, head northeast on Main Street/Wentworth Springs Roadd toward Orleans Street. Continue to follow Wentworth Springs Road for 17 miles and cross the dam at Stumpy Meadows Lake. Continue 1 mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

Ratings (13)

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Val P

Loop:Grp2

Site:2

Reviewed a month ago

Bathrooms were very clean, we had no water close to site so we had to go to store and buy some. Neighboring site was very loud, Saturday they were loud till 1:30am so our kids couldn’t sleep.

Jeremy S

Loop:Grp2

Site:2

Reviewed 2 months ago

Site 2 is nice but lacks potable water, however if you plan accordingly, you may walk to the other campsites to fill up containers as all of the other sites have potable filling stations. There is no view of the lake from this site and access requires a long down/up hill hike. This site backs up to the main road so you will hear traffic but it lowers to almost zero during the evening hours. Keep pets on leash as they could easily wonder to the hazardous main road if you take your eye off of them. The campground is clean and the hosts are very nice. There are two vault bathrooms for just site 2, no RV dump, no electricity. Site 1 has the best view of the lake but it is sloped. Sites 3&4 are flat and have a partial view of the lake but they are for small groups or a large single family.

mai y

Loop:Grp3

Site:3

Reviewed 7 months ago

Not bad. Would come again with families and friends.

Sheng V

Loop:Grp2

Site:2

Reviewed a year ago

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

Loop:Grp3

Site:3

Reviewed a year ago

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

Loop:Grp4

Site:4

Reviewed 2 years ago

Nice location for a good sized group

John S

Loop:Grp2

Site:2

Reviewed 3 years ago

Nice and clean campground.

erwin t

Loop:Blac

Site:1

Reviewed 4 years ago

The location is really nice. Specially Site 1. The camp host are really nice also. Lake acess is 3 to 5 mins drive. Defenitely will come back again here.

MADHURI T

Loop:Grp4

Site:4

Reviewed 4 years ago

we stayed at group site 4. The location is beautiful and has its own private restrooms and water supply on the site and in front of restrooms. The site is secluded and other site folks cant even see you. It has private parking which is quite secluded as well. But here are the cons to consider: - the site is not really really big so 25 people are going to squeeze in there. we were 10 people and it was a tight squeeze. - there is absolutely no tree cover so in the mornings you are going to be roasted. We put up picnic blankets in between restrooms and parking as it was private driveway and no interference. But just note, campsite itself has no trees. Got amazing night sky viewing though :) - the water body is not accessible from site. but if you drive up less than 3 mins you can hit it and go kayaking. - Not many trails to checkout from camp site. mostly its bush wacking. Site 4 get 10/10 for privacy and 3/10 for shade . Restrooms were very clean - so great job on that private restroom management company :)

Joanna S

Loop:Blac

Site:1

Reviewed 4 years ago

We had a really nice time here despite some late-season rain! Site 1 is great -- plenty of space for tents, four toilets, shade, plenty of picnic tables, and a nice fire ring. Site 2 actually does have a toilet, but still better for RVs. We took a look at Sites 3 and 4 since no one was there, and it appeared that the regrowth would limit the number of tents you could put up right now. It's a bit of a hike to the lake, but there's a fire road that leads there; it's accessible from the road or with a bit of bushwhacking.

Chelsea S

Loop:Blac

Site:1

Reviewed 4 years ago

We rented group site #1 for a family trip with 45 people. It was such a fantastic place to spend Memorial Day weekend, despite the chilly weather, the location was so beautiful and clean. There were 6 picnic tables, 2 permanent prep tables, a big fire ring, 2 clean water faucets that you can actually drink out of, 4 bathrooms, and parking for 10+ cars. The rangers were super friendly and stopped by when we got there to make sure we had everything we needed, then once per day to check on bathrooms. Best part about the campground was that it was so removed from other sites, we couldn't see or hear anyone, which was good because we were LOUD! The only disappointment was that while you could see the lake there was no trail to get there. You have to walk out to the main road, down about 1/4 mile to the next campground then cut down that way, takes about 15-20 each way. I'd encourage them to cut a path for easier access. All that said, we'd 100% go back again. Such a great find!!

Sydnii R

Loop:Grp2

Site:2

Reviewed 5 years ago

Great site with involved hosts and clean setting. Potable water and dump toilets available.

Oren H

Loop:Grp4

Site:4

Reviewed 5 years ago

Campsite 4 is completely overgrown, and had no good space for tents. Barely any shade until the evening, and full of yellow jackets and mosquitoes.

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