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Gerle Creek

Gerle CreekPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
50
sites
May–Oct
best months

Is Gerle Creek open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Eldorado National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Eldorado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 50 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,255 ft
  • Pacific Ranger DistrictEldorado National Forest

Gerle Creek Campground is nestled on the banks of the Gerle Creek Fork among a lush forest of hardwoods. The area provides lots of opportunity for fishing and water play. Hiking and biking are also popular.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Gerle Creek

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Swiss Lakewood Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 15 mi
  • If it rains

    Baldwin Home

    Museum

    Museum · 19 mi from Sunnyside-Tahoe City

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Gerle Creek

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 22°

    2. Feb

      38° / 22°

    3. Mar

      43° / 25°

    4. Apr

      49° / 27°

    5. May

      58° / 34°

    6. Jun

      69° / 40°

    7. Jul

      77° / 46°

    8. Aug

      76° / 46°

    9. Sep

      69° / 41°

    10. Oct

      58° / 34°

    11. Nov

      44° / 27°

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tahoma, CA, 15.3 mi away at 6,315 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

      Eldorado National Forest · Order dated September 22, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Nov 2, 2026 · Forest Service

Gerle Creek

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