Airport Flat Campground
Airport Flat Campground
Airport Flat Campground is a primitive, no-fee campground at 5,300 feet elevation near Gerle Creek Reservoir, offering 16 sites with vault toilets, bear boxes, and fire rings, but no potable water.
The campground serves as a base for OHV enthusiasts accessing the Rubicon 4WD Trail and nearby Gerle Creek Reservoir, which offers non-motorized boating, fishing, and swimming at an accessible platform.
Located 24 miles north of Highway 50 on Ice House Road, the campground operates seasonally (June-October) with a 14-day maximum stay limit.
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