Facility Details - BLACK OAK, CA

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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions:

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

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Boat Ramp Boating Campfire Circles Canoeing Dump Station Firewood Fishing Grills Group Camping	Hiking Kayaking Lake Access Parking Area Picnic Area Swimming Vault Toilets Water

Know Before You Go

No electric hookups available
Access gates are locked from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
A fee will be charged for extra people, vehicles and pets
Click here for more information on the Eldorado National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.90417, -120.5875
38°54'15"N, 120°35'15"W

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.