About Alpine Meadow Campground
Number of accommodations: 24
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (418)
What Guests Are Saying
Alpine Meadow Campground offers a quiet and well-maintained environment with spacious campsites, making it a great choice for those exploring the Tahoe/Truckee area. Many visitors praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the helpfulness of the host. However, caution is advised regarding potential health concerns from tall grass, and some noise from nearby trains and the airport may be an issue for light sleepers.
What Guests Are Saying
Alpine Meadow Campground offers a quiet and well-maintained environment with spacious campsites, making it a great choice for those exploring the Tahoe/Truckee area. Many visitors praised the cleanliness of the facilities and the helpfulness of the host. However, caution is advised regarding potential health concerns from tall grass, and some noise from nearby trains and the airport may be an issue for light sleepers.
Review Summary
Tatiana S
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop:
The campground is located in a very beautiful meadow with a fantastic view of snow-clad mountains. However, the serenity was rather frequently interrupted by passing aircraft (jets, helicopters, crop-dusters) due to the proximity to the Truckee airport; it wasn't too annoying, but did hinder the sense of the wilderness - the only reason for the 4 stars. The sites are very affordable and well-maintained, potable water is close and readily available; firewood is accessible, restrooms are stocked and are as clean as a vault toilet can get. There was no soap though, so don't forget to bring your own one.
Tatiana S
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop:
The campground is located in a very beautiful meadow with a fantastic view of snow-clad mountains. However, the serenity was rather frequently interrupted by passing aircraft (jets, helicopters, crop-dusters) due to the proximity to the Truckee airport; it wasn't too annoying, but did hinder the sense of the wilderness - the only reason for the 4 stars. The sites are very affordable and well-maintained, potable water is close and readily available; firewood is accessible, restrooms are stocked and are as clean as a vault toilet can get. There was no soap though, so don't forget to bring your own one.
Steve K
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop:
I have been staying here for a long time and it never disappoints. The sites are clean and ready to use and with a new Supermarket nearby it’s even easier to grab those last minute items.
Steve K
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop:
I have been staying here for a long time and it never disappoints. The sites are clean and ready to use and with a new Supermarket nearby it’s even easier to grab those last minute items.
Corbin C
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop:
what can I say. The view. Access to area services and attractions. Rangers were very nice and attentive. Bathrooms did not smell. Tahoe, meh. too commercial. had a 27f class a with toad.
Corbin C
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop:
what can I say. The view. Access to area services and attractions. Rangers were very nice and attentive. Bathrooms did not smell. Tahoe, meh. too commercial. had a 27f class a with toad.
Anne B
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop:
Quiet campground with plenty of shade and easy access to Truckee, Lake Tahoe, and other parts of the Sierra. Clean pit toilets are available but no showers. We were in site 10, which gets the sunrise directly. We took a nice hike up to Dry Lake/ Lake Ella from the campground, and we also walked down along Martis Creek Lake to birdwatch. Groceries and gas are conveniently located about 5 minutes away.
Anne B
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop:
Quiet campground with plenty of shade and easy access to Truckee, Lake Tahoe, and other parts of the Sierra. Clean pit toilets are available but no showers. We were in site 10, which gets the sunrise directly. We took a nice hike up to Dry Lake/ Lake Ella from the campground, and we also walked down along Martis Creek Lake to birdwatch. Groceries and gas are conveniently located about 5 minutes away.
Kristine S
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop:
It’s a beautiful, quiet park with gorgeous pine trees. The only thing that would’ve made it better was if there had been access to potable water.
David S
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop:
Campground is nice and we were there the first day of opening season and the campground was not ready. The fresh water spigots at the camp entrance were not working and I couldn’t get any water. That was a major issue.
Location Alpine Meadow Campground
Address:
11989 Martis Dam Road
Truckee, CA, 96160
United States
From State Highway 267, turn onto Martis Dam Road. Continue on Martis Dam Road for approximately 1.2 miles. Tur miles. Turn right a 0.2 miles to the campground entrance. You have now arrived at the entrance to Alpine Meadows Campground.
Alpine Meadow Campground is accessible via State Highway 267, which is approximately 1.2 miles from the campground entrance via Martis Dam Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.3205 / -120.122
Elevation: 1785 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- Campers must stay within the designated boundaries marked by pea gravel.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
