Stumpy Meadows Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 1:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- French Meadows Rv Dump Station · 18.3 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 44.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.9046, -120.5910
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Stumpy Meadows, on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to an array of water activities. Campers come here to while away warm summer days on the lake and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. The campground provides easy access to both hiking and biking trails. The historic town of Georgetown is 15 miles away. In the 19th century, the town was a hub of the productive gold mining region, and residents proclaimed the town the "pride of the mountains.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Stumpy Meadows Campground free?
No. Stumpy Meadows Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Stumpy Meadows Campground?
From Placerville take Hwy 49 N for 1/2 mile, turn right on Hwy 193 to Georgetown. Take a right on main street in Georgetown and proceed 15 miles to the campground. From Auburn, Take Hwy 49 S to Cool, turn left on Hwy 193 to Georgetown, turn left on main street in Georgetown and proceed 15 miles to the campground.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
