Middle Meadows

California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)

Middle Meadows is in Georgetown, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (1 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
7600 WENTWORTH SPRINGS ROAD
23.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe15.9 mi to Palisades Tahoestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

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Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Pets allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
23.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.9 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Campfire Circles
  • Grills
  • Group Cooking Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Tables

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 25 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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group standard nonelectric
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group standard nonelectric
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✓ 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: 25 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Middle Meadows: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Middle Meadows?
Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Middle Meadows have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Middle Meadows?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Middle Meadows?
Pets allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Jose R ★ 4 · Sep 2025
Loved the campsite, it is well maintained and my group had a great time over 3 days. The only complaint I have is that there is a trail that connects site 1 and site 2–I was staying at site 1, and the campers in site 2 kept walking through our space. I specifically reserve group campsites because we appreciate our privacy. I know that this is a matter of camping etiquette but if the trail wasn’t there, probably people would not think it’s ok to invade the privacy of others.

Location

7600 WENTWORTH SPRINGS ROAD
23.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
15.9 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Middle Meadows Campground sits deep in Eldorado National Forest along the South Fork of Long Canyon Creek, surrounded by stands of cedar, pine and fir that give the area a quiet, wooded character. The developed area is small and deliberately simple there are just two group campsites in the campground, one sized for about 25 people and the other for about 50. Both sites are described for RV and tent use but are configured as walk-in group sites, so expect a more primitive, communal setup rather than individual paved pads or hookups. The creek runs right by the campground, which makes it conveni…

Amenities

Accessible Vault ToiletsCampfire CirclesGrillsGroup Cooking FacilitiesPets AllowedPicnic TablesPortable Toilets

Nearby activities

Swimming SiteWildlife ViewingWater SportsFishingCampingBoating
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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: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Road & site access
Listing 2 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 2 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $13/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 23.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.9 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
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Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 20.5 mi

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RV rentals for this stay

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2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
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from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com

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Where Middle Meadows fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
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