U.S. Forest Service · Eldorado National Forest · Georgetown, CA

Dru Barner Campground

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. Common wildlife to the area includes turkeys, deer, bears, coyote and racoons. Portions of the campground have a canopy of trees, but many of the camp units have very little shade.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov49 sitesFrom $8 per night50 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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EntranceUpper loop roadMiddle loopGroup kitchen area
Photos courtesy of US Forest Service · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 43 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Equestrian26
RV, no hookups22
group picnic area1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

49 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
1RVPull-through60Gravel6 / 4Yes
2EquestrianPull-through40Gravel6 / 2Yes
3RVBack-in40Gravel6 / 2Yes
4RVBack-in50Gravel6 / 2Yes
5EquestrianPull-through40Gravel6 / 2Yes
6EquestrianBack-in50Gravel6 / 4Yes
7RVBack-in50Gravel6 / 2Yes
8EquestrianBack-in50Gravel6 / 4Yes
9EquestrianBack-in50GravelPartial6 / 4Yes
10EquestrianBack-in60GravelPartial6 / 4Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesThe overnight camping fee is $8.00 per vehicle per night. It has been reduced to $4.00 per vehicle per night due to the water system outage. The day use fee is $3.00 per vehicle. The group kitchen area fee is $1.00 per person.

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonJanuary to December
ForestEldorado National Forest
BookingCALL 1-877-444-6777, four days to 6 months in advance of your first night’s stay. WEBSITE: www.Recreation.gov. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover accepted.
Fees$8 overnight/$3 day.
RulesPlease keep family pets on a leash at all times. Please use the metal fire rings provided. A campfire permit is required for fires at units without established fire rings. Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving. Check out time is 1:00 p.m. Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions. Water Faucet is between sites 8 & 9.

Eldorado National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Dru Barner Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 9.08 inches of precipitationFebruary: 9.12 inches of precipitationMarch: 8.67 inches of precipitationApril: 4.73 inches of precipitationMay: 2.49 inches of precipitationJune: 0.73 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.02 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.08 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.41 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.67 inches of precipitationNovember: 5.16 inches of precipitationDecember: 7.46 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.3°F averageFebruary: 45.4°F averageMarch: 48.3°F averageApril: 52.5°F averageMay: 59.7°F averageJune: 68.8°F averageJuly: 76.8°F averageAugust: 76.5°F averageSeptember: 71.5°F averageOctober: 61.7°F averageNovember: 49.9°F averageDecember: 43.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Georgetown RS, 2 miles from the campground at 3,001 feet, station USC00043384 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 51 inches a year.

Getting there

From Auburn, CA, take Highway 49 south to the junction of Highway 193 and 49 in Cool, CA. Turn left onto Highway 193 east to Georgetown, CA. At the intersection of Main Street and Highway 193, turn left and continue on Main Street, which becomes the Wentworth Springs Road (County Route 63) for approximately 6 miles.

Nearest townGeorgetown, California
Coordinates38.9429° N, 120.7640° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    43 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗12.5 mi
Outdoor gearMosquito Creek Outfitters ↗14.7 mi
RV sales & serviceDeMartini RV Sales ↗24.5 mi

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Explore

Video

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Worth a stop

A nearby attraction is the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA. 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. Historic building such as the blacksmith shop, mill workers cabin and the Coloma schoolhouse are available to see. There are gold panning demonstrations. There is a Gold Discovery Trail to learn the history and see the sites.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Dru Barner
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Otter Creek
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.3 mi
    Ball Park 4WD
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV
  • 1.7 mi
    Mace Tie
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Mace Mill Loop ↗
    6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.2 mi
    Kelliher
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Eldorado National Forest begins about 4.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

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.

Recreation

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.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dru Barner Campground?

Sites at Dru Barner Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. CALL 1-877-444-6777, four days to 6 months in advance of your first night’s stay. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Dru Barner Campground?

The overnight camping fee is $8.00 per vehicle per night. It has been reduced to $4.00 per vehicle per night due to the water system outage. The day use fee is $3.00 per vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Dru Barner Campground?

Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Dru Barner Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season January to December.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Dru Barner Campground have?

49 sites, including 26 equestrian sites, 22 RV sites without hookups, and 1 group picnic area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Dru Barner Campground?

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Dru Barner Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dru Barner Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Dru Barner Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Please keep family pets on a leash at all times.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Dru Barner Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Dru Barner Campground?

Dru Barner Campground provides some good camping opportunities without having to drive long distances into the forest. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Dru Barner Campground?

Georgetown, California. A nearby attraction is the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA.

Source: Getting there

What if Dru Barner Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Stumpy Meadows (9.6 mi), Black Oak (9.9 mi), and Ponderosa Cove Campground (9.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby