Six miles from Georgetown, Dru Barner sits on a ridgeline in the Hornblende Mountains with a mix of shaded forest sites and open spots with little cover. Built for equestrians but open to all campers, it's a staging area for horse groups and trail access without the deep forest drive.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 48
- 💵Fee per Night
- $8
- 📋Reservations
- First-Come, First-Served
- 🏔️Elevation
- 3,200 ft
- 📍GPS
- 38.94293, -120.76409
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, summer, fall, winter
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 📞Phone
- 530-333-4312
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The 48 sites spread across a ridgeline between Otter Creek's forested canyon to the north and Rock Creek's rolling ridges to the south. You'll camp among ponderosa pine, sugar pine, Douglas-fir, white fir, and incense cedar, with scattered black oak and madrone. Some sites nestle under a tree canopy while others sit exposed with minimal shade.
The campground was designed with equestrians in mind. Horse corrals sit near some sites, with hitching posts by the restrooms and high line posts between campsites. Parking spurs vary from spots sized for a truck and short horse trailer to longer spaces that handle big RVs. Gravel roads run throughout, with most spurs graveled and others dirt.
A group kitchen area features two large barbecue grills, two serving tables, a fire ring, and 11 picnic tables — horse clubs rent it for post-ride barbecues and it's seen wedding use. Six sites include bear-proof food containers sized for two coolers. Water faucets are distributed throughout the camp, with one flush restroom and two vault toilets in the northern section.
What to Know
It's first-come, first-served at $8 per night — no reservations. Horse clubs stage equestrian events here under special use permits. Wildlife includes turkeys, deer, bears, coyotes, and raccoons, so secure food properly.
Nearby
The Rock Creek Trail System offers non-motorized, motorized, and multi-use trails. Stumpy Meadows Reservoir sits 15 miles east with a 5-mile speed limit for motorboats, plus access for rafts, canoes, kayaks, swimming, and wading. A concessionaire operates the boat ramp and picnic area with day-use fees.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma is 16 miles southeast — the spot where James Marshall found gold in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. You can see historic buildings, watch gold panning demonstrations, and walk the Gold Discovery Trail.