Gerle Creek Campground

Oh my goodness!!!! I love this place! Want to keep it a secret. So campground is kept so clean. The area is so gorgeous and the water sparkles, literally. Great place if you like peace and quiet, and are respectful of nature, wildlife, conservation, the environment and your fellow humans. Love it.

A clean campground, quaint, and good for children. Lizards, bugs, and even little beaches are great to keep kids entertained. No motorboats on the reservoir, bring the paddles boards and kayaks.

I have been coming here for 20+ years. Nice to see the trail upgrades that are now accessible to all. There are many campsites and even some specific for RVs. There is beach hangouts and a boardwalk that goes out into the water. The island in the middle of the lake is great for jumping. Awesome creek to hike and explore. Great fishing and potable water!!! I bring my skateboard the pavement is so nice. Safe place for kids and pets though there can be bears at night. There are bear box’s. That all said, in the 20+ years I have been going here with my family, I have never had a bear issue.

The stereotypical family summer vacation retreat. Family, friends, kids, their dogs and possibly cats camping on or near the water. No motors on this reservoir. It's still hot at this elevation, but the shade from all the trees trumps it; the cool water trumps it. So many other camp grounds are barren of shade aside from the shadow I cast. Please stop milling about near me. My favorite thing to do is make my way out to the island. An excellent rock there challenges jumping fears from 5'-20'. Toss the ball to your dog or any of the other shameless canine ball thieves. Still spilling far too much of my carbonated beverage when I throw the ball. Shame! With the kids I prefer to be in a camp spot closer to the water for obvious reasons. If you have a pickup truck or mule like family member to carry your kayaks, rafts, floaties and coolers then any camp spot is fine. Most just leave their toys tied up near the shore with little concern of them coming up missing. Really enjoyed our last stay in 36. Very close walk to the creek, reservoir and facilities. Have yet to meet friendly's counterpart here. Time to free up some calendar space.

Great campground. Great hosts. Nita and Ron are great. Beautiful sunsets. Cleanest campground bathrooms ever. Love it.