East Meadow Campground vs Fir Top Campground: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 50 ft vs 45 ft.
Verdict: Pick East Meadow Campground for room for a longer rig (50 ft longest listed site vs 45 ft longest listed site).
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | East Meadow Campground | Fir Top Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (104 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (14 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (44 of 44 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 1 pull-through, 43 back-in (listing) | 0 pull-through, 12 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 44 paved site driveways (listing) | 12 paved site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Water at 1 site (listing) | Drinking water listed (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (47 reports), AT&T 0 (25 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (6 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 0 of 44 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 0 of 12 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Getting there | 38.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 18.9 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 38.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, East Meadow Campground or Fir Top Campground?
Fir Top Campground is closer: 38.6 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 38.7 miles for East Meadow Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at East Meadow Campground and Fir Top Campground?
East Meadow Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Fir Top Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
East Meadow Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Fir Top Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at East Meadow Campground vs Fir Top Campground?
East Meadow Campground: Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (44 of 44 RV sites list a length) (listing). Fir Top Campground: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at East Meadow Campground and Fir Top Campground?
East Meadow Campground: Water at 1 site (listing). Fir Top Campground: Drinking water listed (listing).
Is there cell service at East Meadow Campground or Fir Top Campground?
East Meadow Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (47 reports), AT&T 0 (25 reports) (listing). Fir Top Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (6 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate East Meadow Campground and Fir Top Campground?
East Meadow Campground is rated 4.0 from 104 reviews on Recreation.gov; Fir Top Campground is rated 4.0 from 14 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- East Meadow Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Fir Top Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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