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
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
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Dru Barner Campground.
Dru Barner Campground
A Rural campground in California
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 ServiceSite 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)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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Annual Precip
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📱 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
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10077451
- Managing Agency: Usda Forest Service
- Agency Email:
- Agency Website:
- Parent Park: Eldorado National Forest
- Park Website: /parks/eldorado-national-forest/
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
Data Reference Notes
- Additional Data Field:
Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service