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
Upcoming seasons
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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

Bruce S

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 2

5

A delightful small campground. About 24 sites, which are well spaced with ample shade. Easy hikes to the reservoir and pond area. Fun to watch birds and planes coming in to the nearby Truckee airport. Excellent food at the Red Truck cafe at the airport.

Bruce S

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 2

5

A delightful small campground. About 24 sites, which are well spaced with ample shade. Easy hikes to the reservoir and pond area. Fun to watch birds and planes coming in to the nearby Truckee airport. Excellent food at the Red Truck cafe at the airport.

Jessica C

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 21

5

This was our second trip to Alpine Meadows Campground. Each time I am impressed on how clean the campground is kept. The sites are ample size and most have been constructed with shade in mind. I find that the sites on the outside of the circle probably get the most shade with the ones on the outside of the circle in the first half seeming to have the most. The first time we went, we had AT&T fo cell service and there was no service within the campground, but if we went to the flag pole at the enterence we were able to get full bars, this was 4 years ago, might be better now. This trip we have Tmobile. We were able to get 2 to 3 bars of 4G throughout the entire campground with a few spots getting full bars. It was enough to make phone calls or use the internet browser. Was here to unplug though so only used the cell as needed to check local information sites, which we never had an issue doing with the service available. I love how quiet this Campground is and generally everyone that this camp attracts is super friendly. It's a great location of hiking and biking trails. Martis Creek Lake is close by. It's a little bit of a walk but driving from the campground is about 3 to 4 minutes only because the road is rough and dirt/gravel, it is in good repair though. The road to the lake cuts off right at the enterence to the campground so it's super close. Took my kids about 10 to 15 minutes to walk it when we were here several years ago. This is a great campground for families. The traffic is slow, because speed limit is I think 10 mph but the road around the campground doesn't support faster (bumps, small/one lane). KIDS DO RIDE BIKES AND SCOOTERS AROUND THE CAMPGROUND SO MAKE SURE TO STAY GOING SLOW AND WATCH! Overall, it was a great trip to unplug and get away for a while. I also loved the there is space between sites so you are not right up next to your neighbor. Bathrooms have stalls, sinks, paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

Jessica C

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 21

5

This was our second trip to Alpine Meadows Campground. Each time I am impressed on how clean the campground is kept. The sites are ample size and most have been constructed with shade in mind. I find that the sites on the outside of the circle probably get the most shade with the ones on the outside of the circle in the first half seeming to have the most. The first time we went, we had AT&T fo cell service and there was no service within the campground, but if we went to the flag pole at the enterence we were able to get full bars, this was 4 years ago, might be better now. This trip we have Tmobile. We were able to get 2 to 3 bars of 4G throughout the entire campground with a few spots getting full bars. It was enough to make phone calls or use the internet browser. Was here to unplug though so only used the cell as needed to check local information sites, which we never had an issue doing with the service available. I love how quiet this Campground is and generally everyone that this camp attracts is super friendly. It's a great location of hiking and biking trails. Martis Creek Lake is close by. It's a little bit of a walk but driving from the campground is about 3 to 4 minutes only because the road is rough and dirt/gravel, it is in good repair though. The road to the lake cuts off right at the enterence to the campground so it's super close. Took my kids about 10 to 15 minutes to walk it when we were here several years ago. This is a great campground for families. The traffic is slow, because speed limit is I think 10 mph but the road around the campground doesn't support faster (bumps, small/one lane). KIDS DO RIDE BIKES AND SCOOTERS AROUND THE CAMPGROUND SO MAKE SURE TO STAY GOING SLOW AND WATCH! Overall, it was a great trip to unplug and get away for a while. I also loved the there is space between sites so you are not right up next to your neighbor. Bathrooms have stalls, sinks, paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

Sharon S

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 10

3

Other campers were quiet and respectful. The pit toilets are very stinky

Sharon S

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 10

3

Other campers were quiet and respectful. The pit toilets are very stinky

Simon H

Verified

August 6, 2025 Stayed at: 12

4

Great campground in Truckee, far from the highway so much less noise that other campgrounds nearby. A bunch of hiking/biking trails accessible right from the campground, with Northstar being literally at riding distance. The campground is right next to a small airport but was not too noisy, I think there was only 2 planes I noticed taking off while I was there. Recommended!

Simon H

Verified

August 6, 2025 Stayed at: 12

4

Great campground in Truckee, far from the highway so much less noise that other campgrounds nearby. A bunch of hiking/biking trails accessible right from the campground, with Northstar being literally at riding distance. The campground is right next to a small airport but was not too noisy, I think there was only 2 planes I noticed taking off while I was there. Recommended!

Son S

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 18

3

Flat campground- bring canopy.

Son S

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 18

3

Flat campground- bring canopy.

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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