Alpine Meadow Campground

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Alpine Meadow Campground
Campsite Features

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

24 total sites

RV Sites

24 sites

About Alpine Meadow Campground

Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. Martis Creek area features hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and catch and release trout fishing.

Number of accommodations: 24

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Closed periods
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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 18 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 2 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 20 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 3 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 4 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 5 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 6 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 7 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 8 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 9 RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (458)

What Guests Are Saying

Alpine Meadow Campground is a quiet and well-maintained site with beautiful surroundings, spacious campsites, and close proximity to Truckee and Lake Tahoe. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities, friendly camp hosts, and access to scenic trails and a small lake. While some noise from the nearby airport and occasional maintenance issues with the bathrooms were noted, the overall experience remains positive, making it a favored spot for campers.

Review Summary

4.5
458 reviews
5
60.9%
279
4
31.4%
144
3
5.7%
26
2
1.7%
8
1
0.2%
1

John M

Verified

July 17, 2023 Stayed at: 6

5

Very quiet, well spaced apart camping spots. Total of 25 campsites. You hear the airport lear jets and planes coming, but by mid evening it is quiet. Fun to watch the planes and gliders as they come in and depart. Bathrooms are pit toilets, but well stocked and kept very clean. They also provide hand sanitizer in the bathrooms. Hiking and bike trails close by, as well as stores, restaurants and great walking and bike trail by the Truckee River.

John M

Verified

July 17, 2023 Stayed at: 6

5

Very quiet, well spaced apart camping spots. Total of 25 campsites. You hear the airport lear jets and planes coming, but by mid evening it is quiet. Fun to watch the planes and gliders as they come in and depart. Bathrooms are pit toilets, but well stocked and kept very clean. They also provide hand sanitizer in the bathrooms. Hiking and bike trails close by, as well as stores, restaurants and great walking and bike trail by the Truckee River.

Lorraine H

Verified

July 7, 2023 Stayed at: 12

5

Lovely campground with scattered trees overlooking the alpine meadow. Sites are nicely spaced but non-electric. Water is available at the entrance. No dump station. Convenient to Truckee, Donner Memorial State Park, & northwest shore of Lake Tahoe. Very close to Truckee airport (general aviation), & a meal at the Red Truck Cafe there was very good at a good price while watching the private planes take off & land. Hosts were friendly & helpful. I'll be back.

Lorraine H

Verified

July 7, 2023 Stayed at: 12

5

Lovely campground with scattered trees overlooking the alpine meadow. Sites are nicely spaced but non-electric. Water is available at the entrance. No dump station. Convenient to Truckee, Donner Memorial State Park, & northwest shore of Lake Tahoe. Very close to Truckee airport (general aviation), & a meal at the Red Truck Cafe there was very good at a good price while watching the private planes take off & land. Hosts were friendly & helpful. I'll be back.

Andrew S

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 16

5

This campsite was adorable. Incredibly easy to get to and the sites are clearly labeled. The area is gorgeous and there is ample space between the sites to not feel like you're on top of everyone. The sunset was gorgeous and there was a surreal foggy landscape in the morning. We'll definitely be back.

Andrew S

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 16

5

This campsite was adorable. Incredibly easy to get to and the sites are clearly labeled. The area is gorgeous and there is ample space between the sites to not feel like you're on top of everyone. The sunset was gorgeous and there was a surreal foggy landscape in the morning. We'll definitely be back.

Tom O

Verified

July 2, 2023 Stayed at: 3

4

Quiet campground with sites well spaced apart. Thin understory, mostly low brush, so limited privacy. Water spigots at several points around the campground but no site hookups. Conveniently close to a large grocery store and to Truckee.

Tom O

Verified

July 2, 2023 Stayed at: 3

4

Quiet campground with sites well spaced apart. Thin understory, mostly low brush, so limited privacy. Water spigots at several points around the campground but no site hookups. Conveniently close to a large grocery store and to Truckee.

Perry W

Verified

July 1, 2023 Stayed at: 20

4

Campground located in a beautiful location with a gravel road leading to Martis Creek Lake. The airport is nearby so noise from planes can be heard. Bathrooms were clean but dated.

Perry W

Verified

July 1, 2023 Stayed at: 20

4

Campground located in a beautiful location with a gravel road leading to Martis Creek Lake. The airport is nearby so noise from planes can be heard. Bathrooms were clean but dated.

Location Alpine Meadow Campground

Address:
11989 Martis Dam Road
Truckee, CA, 96160
United States

Highway access

Alpine Meadow Campground is accessible via State Highway 267, which is approximately 1.2 miles from the campground entrance via Martis Dam Road.

Elevation: 1785 feet

Distance to downtown

4.8 mi drive to downtown Truckee (about 10 min)

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: September 7, 2026

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