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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.
7600 WENTWORTH SPRINGS ROAD
23.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe15.9 mi to Palisades Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Middle Meadows. "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: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- Not listed — check with campground
- 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
- 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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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Middle Meadows, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundFrench Meadows4.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee25.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeLewis6.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestGerle Creek6.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $13 |
| 001 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
✓ 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 2025Loved 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
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: 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
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 20.5 mi
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For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 25 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do near Palisades Tahoe
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Read comparison →Where Middle Meadows fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Kaspian Campground (17 mi) · William Kent Campground (17.7 mi) · Meeks Bay Resort (18.4 mi)
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