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Stumpy Meadows
10 mi north of Pollock Pines, CA · No signal at camp
About Stumpy Meadows
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." The crystal clear reservoir is stocked with both Rainbow and German Brown Trout, providing excellent fishing during the season. The lake is a grand place for a swim. Kayaking and canoeing are much enjoyed activities on the lake's clear waters. Slow-paced motor boating is allowed, but is restricted to a 5 m.p.h. speed limit. Campsites are well spaced and offer…
- Fees: $28/ single site $56/ double site $28/overnight camp on the boatramp $10/day use Other fees: Dumping waste tank and extra vehicle fees =…
- Season: June – September
- Managed by: Eldorado National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi north of Pollock Pines, CA · 38.90417, -120.59167
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jul & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edson Burn Interpretive | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Lenard | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Roost Canyon | ATV road | 1.9 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Belix | Horse | 2.5 mi | 6.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.1 mi
Water fill-up: 23 mi
Propane: 9.7 mi
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