Middle Meadows vs Yellowjacket: side-by-side comparison

Listed from $13 vs $34/night.

Verdict: Pick Middle Meadows for a lower nightly rate (from $13 a night listed vs from $34 a night listed).

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.

Middle Meadows vs Yellowjacket, side by side
AttributeMiddle MeadowsYellowjacket
Run byRecreation.govRecreation.gov
Official RV limitNot listed — no official limit publishedNot listed — no official limit published
Guest rating4.0 (1 reviews, Recreation.gov)4.0 (62 reviews, Recreation.gov)
BookingReservable on Recreation.gov (listing)Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing)
PriceLowest listed rate $13/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing)Lowest listed rate $34/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing)
Max rig lengthLongest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (listing)Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (25 of 35 RV sites list a length) (listing)
Hookups & powerHookup type not listed for RV sites (listing)Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing)
Pull-through / back-inNot listed — check with campground0 pull-through, 31 back-in (listing)
Road & site access2 gravel site driveways (listing)36 paved site driveways (listing)
WaterNot listed — check with campgroundDrinking water listed (listing)
GeneratorsNot listed — check with campgroundNot listed — check with campground
PetsPets allowed (listing)Allowed (listing)
Cell signalNot listed — check with campgroundVisitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (20 reports), Verizon 4 (20 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports) (listing)
Shade2 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing)0 of 36 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing)
Stay limitsNot listed — check with campground14 nights max (listing)
Getting there23.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.9 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) (listing)23.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing)

Questions campers ask

Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Middle Meadows or Yellowjacket?

Middle Meadows is closer: 23.5 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 23.9 miles for Yellowjacket (straight-line distances, not driving).

Can I reserve a site at Middle Meadows and Yellowjacket?

Middle Meadows: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Yellowjacket: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).

Which has hookups for an RV?

Middle Meadows: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Yellowjacket: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).

How long an RV fits at Middle Meadows vs Yellowjacket?

Middle Meadows: Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (listing). Yellowjacket: Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (25 of 35 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.

Is there water at Middle Meadows and Yellowjacket?

Middle Meadows: Not listed — check with campground. Yellowjacket: Drinking water listed (listing).

Is there cell service at Middle Meadows or Yellowjacket?

Middle Meadows: Not listed — check with campground. Yellowjacket: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (20 reports), Verizon 4 (20 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.

How do guests rate Middle Meadows and Yellowjacket?

Middle Meadows is rated 4.0 from 1 reviews on Recreation.gov; Yellowjacket is rated 4.0 from 62 reviews on Recreation.gov.