Gerle Creek

Photo · U.S. Forest Service

OpenSeason 06-01 – 09-30

ReservableAccess

50Sites

50 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation Swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing are some of the fun things to do on the creek. Common fish species include brown and rainbow trout. An accessible fishing dock is located on-site. The Gerle Creek Interpretive Trail is fully accessible and provides scenic views and interesting displays. Facilities The campground offers single and double-family campsites, many of which are accessible. Keep reading

Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided and firewood is available for purchase. Natural Features Gerle Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, upstream of Gerle Creek Divide Reservoir. It is on the Georgetown Divide within the Eldorado National Forest. Gerle Creek was named for two brothers who were early settlers and farmers in the region. Eldorado National Forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking trails, an abundance of lakes and rivers for fishing and swimming, and incredible scenery. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Nearby Attractions Union Valley Reservoir and Loon Lake are within a short drive of the campground, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities. Charges & Cancellations Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below). Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld. 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).

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The sites · 50

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
GERL	001	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	002	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	003	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	004	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	005	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	006	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	007	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	008	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GERL	009	standard nonelectric	19 ft	—
GERL	010	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
GERL	011	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	012	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	013	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GERL	014	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	015	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	016	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	017	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	018	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	019	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	020	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	021	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	022	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	023	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	024	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GERL	025	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	026	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	027	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	028	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	029	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	030	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	031	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	032	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	033	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	034	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	035	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	036	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	037	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	038	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	039	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
GERL	040	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	041	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	042 - HOST	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
GERL	043	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	044	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
GERL	045	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
GERL	046	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
GERL	047	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
GERL	048	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	049	tent only nonelectric	—	—
GERL	050	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts$8 if made on-line
$9 if made through the call center
$3 if made in-person.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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