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Gerle Creek

US Forest Service · California

Gerle Creek in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$36/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
250
Phone
831-245-6891
Coordinates
38.97500, -120.39167

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-02, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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