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Eldorado/Gerle Creek
The Eldorado Gerle Creek Pollock Pines, CA is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the area is known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountains and its abundance of recreational activities. Popular activities include camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The area is also home to several lakes, including Gerle Creek Reservoir, which is a popular spot for swimming and boating. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, bear, and mountain lions.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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User Reviews
Greg Kiefer
Best campground ever. Awesome hosts, beautiful lake and clean sites. I also love playing the flute there. Been going there for over 20 years.
Elektra Mathews-Novelli
I have been coming here for 20+ years. Nice to see the trail upgrades that are now accessible to all with many ADA sections. There are many campsites and even some specific for RVs. There is beach hangouts and a boardwalk that goes out into the water. The island in the middle of the lake is great for jumping. Awesome creek to hike and explore. Great fishing and potable water!!! I bring my skateboard the pavement is so nice. Safe place for kids and pets though there can be bears at night. There are bear box’s. That all said, in the 20+ years I have been going here with my family, I have never had a bear issue.
Lia Caprio
Lovely clean campground, helpful hosts, bathrooms were very clean. Beautiful peaceful serene place. I think the forest service is trying to be a cashless system but cash should always be accepted, i almost always camp first come first serve and when thens no cell service it’s the only way to pay. Amazing hikes all around lovely place to unplug and unwind. Was nice to be there mid week.
Ed Turley
The stereotypical family summer vacation retreat. Family, friends, kids, their dogs and possibly cats camping on or near the water. No motors on this reservoir. It's still hot at this elevation, but the shade from all the trees trumps it; the cool water trumps it. So many other camp grounds are barren of shade aside from the shadow I cast. Please stop milling about near me. My favorite thing to do is make my way out to the island. An excellent rock there challenges jumping fears from 5'-20'. Toss the ball to your dog or any of the other shameless canine ball thieves. Still spilling far too much of my carbonated beverage when I throw the ball. Shame! With the kids I prefer to be in a camp spot closer to the water for obvious reasons. If you have a pickup truck or mule like family member to carry your kayaks, rafts, floaties and coolers then any camp spot is fine. Most just leave their toys tied up near the shore with little concern of them coming up missing. Really enjoyed our last stay in 36. Very close walk to the creek, reservoir and facilities. Have yet to meet friendly's counterpart here. Time to free up some calendar space.
christy sinclair
Oh my goodness!!!! I love this place! Want to keep it a secret. So campground is kept so clean. The area is so gorgeous and the water sparkles, literally. Great place if you like peace and quiet, and are respectful of nature, wildlife, conservation, the environment and your fellow humans. Love it.