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Gerle Creek Campground

Gerle Creek Campground offers 50 sites (31 tent-only, 19 for RVs/trailers up to 50 feet) at 5,300 feet elevation in Eldorado National Forest, with vault toilets, potable water, bear boxes, and an accessible fishing platform.

The adjacent Gerle Creek Reservoir prohibits motorboats, making it ideal for quiet paddling and fishing, and features a fully accessible interpretive trail with scenic views. Reservations are available through Recreation.

gov up to 6 months in advance; the campground typically operates Memorial Weekend through mid-October with a 14-day annual stay limit.


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