About Alpine Meadow Campground
Number of accommodations: 24
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Autumn C
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop:
Our campsite #16 was spacious enough for our 10 person tent. We appreciated the fire pit with the grate, the pole with the hook which we used for our lantern, and the bear locker for our food! There was a clear path to the restrooms and everyone was courteous. We could see and hear people in other campsites but still felt like we had privacy!
Gregory G
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop:
There’s minimal contact w staff person, though friendly and available when they drove by. Thank you.
David B
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop:
This campground was immaculate! Logs and sumps lining the roads and camping spots. Rocks were laid round circling small plants. Each site had a picnic table, a bear box, a bbq, a campfire ring and a bear pole with a hook. Bathrooms were very clean. There are about 24 sites including the tent sites. We stayed at site 20 and we did not need to use any leveling ramps.
Brittany P
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop:
Such a peaceful spot to camp. Very well kept, clean, and quiet. Because you’re right next to the airport, you hear airplanes throughout the day and the train. Dependent upon what site you’re at, you might see and hear the skydivers that land close by to the site. Large Bear boxes are provided and there’s no check in process; you just come to your site and set up. It’s around the corner from the lake and about 30 mins from Lake Tahoe.
David B
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop:
This campground was immaculate! Logs and sumps lining the roads and camping spots. Rocks were laid round circling small plants. Each site had a picnic table, a bear box, a bbq, a campfire ring and a bear pole with a hook. Bathrooms were very clean. There are about 24 sites including the tent sites. We stayed at site 20 and we did not need to use any leveling ramps.
Brittany P
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop:
Such a peaceful spot to camp. Very well kept, clean, and quiet. Because you’re right next to the airport, you hear airplanes throughout the day and the train. Dependent upon what site you’re at, you might see and hear the skydivers that land close by to the site. Large Bear boxes are provided and there’s no check in process; you just come to your site and set up. It’s around the corner from the lake and about 30 mins from Lake Tahoe.
Steve K
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 7, Loop:
I was a little bummed that a reservation is now required for this campground. I have been coming here for at least 15 years and it was always great to just show up. Other than that, always a nice place to camp. Well maintained and the hosts have always been friendly and willing to help with any issues that arise.
Steve K
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 7, Loop:
I was a little bummed that a reservation is now required for this campground. I have been coming here for at least 15 years and it was always great to just show up. Other than that, always a nice place to camp. Well maintained and the hosts have always been friendly and willing to help with any issues that arise.
Maria W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 9, Loop:
Took a wonderful drive up Old Highway 40 up to the overlook and bridge and views of Donner Lake on the way . Drive into old Truckee for the day. Geocaching is fun in the area too
Michele P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop:
Campsites were separate enough for privacy and big enough for vehicles.
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
