Dru Barner Campground . With 0 campsites , it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

Sites are first-come, first-served , and the best times to visit are Spring - Fall when the weather is most comfortable .

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🏕️ At a Glance

🚻 Restrooms: No
💧 Water: No
🐕 Pets: No
🚿 Showers: No
⏱️ Stay Limit: 14 days
💲 Nightly Fee: Contact for pricing
📅 Reservations: First-come, first-served
🌆 Best Seasons: Spring - Fall

💳 Booking & Fees

📋 Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.

⏰ Stay Limit: 14 days
💡 Tip: Book early for peak season (Spring - Fall). Sites can fill up months in advance.

🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 Spring - Fall

Dru Barner Campground.

Dru Barner Campground

A Rural campground in California

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Location
, California
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Fees
Fees Apply

Stay Limit
14 days
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Max RV Length
35 feet
🐾
Pets
Available
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Cell Coverage
Verizon: Fair
AT&T: Fair
T-Mobile: Poor

Overview

Common Wildlife to the Area Includes Turkeys, Deer, Bears, Coyote and Racoons.

Nearby Attractions

a Nearby Attraction Is the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, Ca. Historic Building Such As the Blacksmith Shop, Mill Workers Cabin and the Coloma Schoolhouse Are Available to See.

Dru Barner Campground Offers 48 Campsites That Are Nestled in the Forest Just 6 Miles From Georgetown, Ca. the Campground Offers Access to Trails, Creeks and Is a Short Drive From Some Nearby Reservoirs. This Campground Was Designed for Equestrians, But It Can Also Be Used by Tent, Camper, Trailer and Recreational Vehicles. Portions of the Campground Have a Canopy of Trees, But Many of the Camp Units Have Very Little Shade.

Dru Barner Campground Provides Some Good Camping Opportunities Without Having to Drive Long Distances Into the Forest.

Dru Barner Campground Provides Access to Many Non-Motorized Trails. It Also Is Close to the Rock Creek Trail System That Has Both Non-Motorized, Motorized, and Multiple Use Trails. Several Horse Clubs Have Used Dru Barner Campground As the Staging Area for Equestrian Recreation Events Under Special Use Permits. Several Horse Clubs Have Hosted Barbecues and Taco Bars at the Group Kitchen Area After Their Trail Rides. Some Couples Have Used the Group Kitchen Area for Weddings.

Stumpy Meadows Reservoir Is Located Only About 15 Miles to the East for Those Seeking Water-Based Recreation. There Is a Campground Concessionaire That Operates the Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp and Picnic Area. a Day Use Fee Is Charged for Those Facilities. Stumpy Meadows Reservoir Has a 5-Mile Speed Limit for Motor Boats. Rafts, Canoes and Kayakers Frequently Travel on the Reservoir. There Are Some Shorelines That Provide Access for Swimming and Wading.

Dru Barner Campground Has Camp Units Equipped with Picnic Tables and Fire Rings. the Campground Roads Have Gravel Surfaces. Most of the Parking Spurs Have Gravel Surfaces with Others Having Dirt Surfaces. the Parking Spurs Vary in Length to Handle Longer Trailers and Rvs to Spurs for a Car or Truck with a Short Horse Trailer. There Is a Group Kitchen Area Equipped with Two Large Barbecue Grills, Two Serving Tables, a Large Fire Ring and 11 Picnic Tables That Can Be Rented. Six of the Camp Units Have Large Bear Proof Food Containers That Can Hold Two Coolers. Some of the Camp Units Have Horse Corrals Nearby. There Are Also Hitching Posts Near Some of the Restrooms and High Line Posts Between Camp Sites. the Campground Has Potable Water From Water Faucets Distributed Throughout the Campground. There Is a Two-Unit Flush Restroom Equipped with Sinks. There Are Also Two Vault Restrooms Located in the Northern Portion of the Campground.

Dru Barner Campground Sits on a Ridgeline of the Hornblende Mountains. to the North, Otter Creek Has Cut a Forested Canyon. to the South, There Are the Rolling Ridges That Surround Rock Creek. There Are Forests of Ponderosa Pine, Sugar Pine, Douglas-Fir, White Fir and Incense Cedar with Groups of Black Oak and Madrone. This Campground Is About 15 Miles West of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir.

Contact Info

This Location Is Unstaffed. to Speak with Our Main Office for General Information, Please Call: (530) 334-6477. This Attraction Is Located About 16 Miles Southeast of Dru Barner Campground. It Is Where James W. Marshall Discovered Gold in 1848. This Started the California Gold Rush. There Are Gold Panning Demonstrations. There Is a Gold Discovery Trail to Learn the History and See the Sites.

Managed by: Usda Forest Service

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 48
  • Hookup Types: Electric
  • Max RV Length: 35 feet

Amenities

  • 🚻 Restrooms: Available
  • 🚿 Showers: No
  • 🗑️ Dump Station: No
  • 💧 Potable Water: Available
  • 🛝 Playground: No
  • 🧺 Laundry: False
  • 📶 WiFi: False
  • 🏊 Swimming: Available
  • 🎣 Fishing: No
  • 🛥️ Boating: Available
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address: Dru Barner Campground

City: , California 95634.0

Coordinates: 38.942886, -120.764012

Area Type: Rural

Phone: (530) 334-6477

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Boat-ramp|swimming|picnic|restroom|water|fire-ring|trail|rv|tent|cabin

Available Activities:

  • 🎣 Fishing: No
  • 🛥️ Boating: Available
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available
  • 🏊 Swimming: Available

Regulations & Permits

🔥 Stay Limits & Fees

Maximum Stay: 14 days

Nightly Fee: Fees Apply

Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)

📋 Reservations

Reservations: Yes

Book on Recreation.gov

🌤️ Weather & Climate

87.7°F
Summer High
35.1°F
Winter Low
51.53″
Annual Precip
Aug
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
May-oct
Best Visit Time

📱 Connectivity

Verizon

Fair Signal

LTE

AT&T

Fair Signal

LTE

T-Mobile

Poor Signal

4G

📺 Television Reception

Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW, ION, UnivisION

Signal Quality: Good

Total Stations: 20 stations

Nearest Market: LOS Angeles/SAN Francisco

Notes: Signals FROM LOS Angeles/SAN Francisco MARKET

📻 Radio Reception

Total Stations: 50 stations (15 AM, 35 FM)

AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good

Major Formats: POP, Spanish, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK, Country

Local News: KNX 1070 Am

Market: La/Sf/SAN DIEGO

Notes: 15 AM, 35 FM Stations from La/Sf/San Diego

🔌 EV Charging

⚡ Georgetown Library

Distance: 4.7 miles away

Address: 6680 Orleans St, Georgetown, CA

Network: non-networked

Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772

Essential Information

Park System Information

Park Classification & Structure

  • Park Type: National Forests
  • Parks Post Name: eldorado-national-forest
  • Parent Park Name: Eldorado National Forest
  • Correct Park Type Mapping: eldorado-national-forest

System Statistics

  • Total Campgrounds in System: 58.0
  • States Covered: California
  • Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service

System IDs & References

  • Parent Organization ID: 131.0
  • Parent Recreation Area ID: 1063
  • Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
  • Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1063, 1063.0

URL Slugs & Navigation

  • State Slug: california
  • Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
  • Park Type Slug: national-forests
  • Parent Park Slug: eldorado-national-forest

Additional Park Information

Welcome to Eldorado National Forest! This Beautiful Destination Features 58 Campgrounds Across California. Managed by Usda Forest Service, This Location Offers Incredible Camping Opportunities for Every Type of Outdoor Enthusiast.

Data Reference Notes

  • Additional Data Field:

Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service

Dru Barner Campground