Adventure
Alpine Meadow Campground
California · Truckee & Donner (CA)
Alpine Meadow Campground is in Truckee, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
Truckee, CA
16.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe7.6 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest (Recreation.gov facility page) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 30 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Recreation.gov lists pets allowed at the campsites [Recreation.gov] |
| Lake access | Recreation.gov lists all 24 sites as lakefront [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — Alpine Meadow Campground (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 16.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 7.6 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Amphitheater
- Cell Phone Service
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Paved Sites
- Ranger Station
Why stay here?
- 7.6 mi from Donner Lake (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 30 ft.
- Rated 5.0★ across 205 guest reviews.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
24 sites like thisUp to 8 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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Other nearby options
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- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee3.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeGranite Flat4.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestHoney Hill Tahoe Farm3.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesBee-N-Bee: from $175/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Alpine Meadow Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Alpine Meadow Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Alpine Meadow Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Alpine Meadow Campground?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Alpine Meadow Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
mik m ★ 5 · Oct 2025Nice host. Maybe maintain both soap and antibacterial in outhouse.
Jo Ellen T ★ 5 · Oct 2025We have stayed here before and enjoyed the campground and being close to Truckee & Lake Tahoe areas.
Martha M ★ 5 · Oct 2025We were so happy to have found this campground. Matt was a great host and it was a quiet and clean place for us to park out 20 foot trailer for 10 days of bliss. Dog friendly and near Martis Lake, Truckee Legacy trail, Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake. Great location for us!! We biked and hiked and enjoyed a walk on the Lake Tahoe path just a short trip away. We’ll come back here whenever we can. It was wonderful.
Location
16.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
7.6 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Alpine Meadow Campground sits in the Martis Creek Lake area a short drive off State Highway 267 on Martis Dam Road, just over a mile from the highway. The campground occupies an open alpine valley ringed by pines and higher mountain slopes, with lake and creek habitat nearby and regular wildlife sightings for those willing to scan the trees and shoreline. There are 24 campsites total, and each site is listed for both RV and tent camping, so you can expect a compact campground that accommodates vehicles as well as traditional tent rigs. Basic on-site amenities include vault toilets, and potable…
Amenities
AmphitheaterCell Phone ServicePaved ParkingPaved RoadsPaved SitesRanger StationVault ToiletsWater SeasonalWater Spigot
Nearby activities
CampingNon Motorized BoatingRanger StationPhotographyWildlife ViewingPicnickingBirdingBikingCanoeingAmphitheaterFishingKayaking
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 6 pull-through, 18 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 24 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (77 reports), AT&T 3 (55 reports), T-Mobile 3 (33 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 24 of 24 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 16.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 7.6 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 13.3 mi · Emerald Bay 25.3 mi
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Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 30 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNOStarlink Enabled Winnebago "LTL JOE" Seats 6, Sleeps 4, 125 mi/day!
Reno, NV · 5 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehiclePets OK
to see if it's open
from $265/nightvia Outdoorsy
Delivers to Lake Tahoe2022 Bush wacker light weight travel trailer
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 100 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $100/nightvia RVshare
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Read comparison →Where Alpine Meadow Campground fits
- Booking & agency
- Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe · Pull-through RV sites at Lake Tahoe · Van & truck camper camping at Lake Tahoe · Dog-friendly campgrounds at Lake Tahoe · Lakefront campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- Near landmarks
- Campgrounds near Donner Memorial State Park
- Nearest alternatives
- Honey Hill Tahoe Farm (3.2 mi) · Village Camp Truckee (3.2 mi) · Prosser Family (4.5 mi)
Other stays nearby
Honey Hill Tahoe Farm
Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $175/night
≈ $350 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗
Village Camp Truckee
Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 40 sitesSites from $80/night
≈ $160 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗
Prosser Family
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗