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Campground
Black Oak
Eldorado National Forest, California
About this campground
Black Oak Campground is group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake on the Eldorado National Forest.
The group campground offers one RV site and three tent-only sites.
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.
Map
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- Latitude
- 38.904167° N
- Longitude
- 120.587500° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Walk-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Group sites
- Standard campsitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Firewood available
- Picnic table
- Fires
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Electric hookups
- Parking
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming Site
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Dump station
- Electric hookups
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Boat Ramp
- Campfire Circles
- Firewood
- Grills
- Lake Access
- Parking Area
- Picnic Area
- Vault Toilets
- Water
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 50
- Maximum vehicles
- 8
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group RV Area Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 75
- Maximum vehicles
- 8
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Minimum stay
- 2 consecutive nights
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 day(s) prior to arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 75 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 8 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Food storage
- Black Oak's official facility record states: Keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored.
- Fire and stove use
- Black Oak's official facility record states: Each site is equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire circle.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 6, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 22, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 6, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Group RV Area Non-Electric | $145 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $135 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $105 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Group RV Area Non-Electric | $145 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $135 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $105 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Group RV Area Non-Electric | $145 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $135 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $105 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Bears frequent the area. Keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored.
- No electric hookups available
- Keep family pets on a leash at all times.
- Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December)
- Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.
- Refunds : Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Click here for more information on the Eldorado National Forest
Getting there & contact
Official 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.
Facility contact
831-245-6891