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
Mark P
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop:
Nicely spaced out, fire rings, paved. Good trees.
Location is good central to activities.
Hiking right from the campground.
Community airport nearby with some noise.
There is no dump station at the campground or a nearby campground.
Mark P
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop:
Nicely spaced out, fire rings, paved. Good trees.
Location is good central to activities.
Hiking right from the campground.
Community airport nearby with some noise.
There is no dump station at the campground or a nearby campground.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop:
1. I don’t like the Recreation.gov on- line reservations. To get two nights, you need to reserve 3 days. Because of this I made an error and had the reserve another campsite and the last minute for my second night.
2. When I arrived Thursday night, I found a family in the campsite having a bonfire and BBQ. They claimed they had no idea it was reservations only and that it wasn’t posted in the campground.
3. Campground host told me they are no longer putting the reservations on the campsite posts, because they blow away, or get wet and the print runs. Seems like a bad policy and creates confusion/conflict.
Alicia G
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop:
The campground is fantastic. Clean. The bathrooms could use some work. They are not kept very clean. The current campground hosts are not friendly.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop:
1. I don’t like the Recreation.gov on- line reservations. To get two nights, you need to reserve 3 days. Because of this I made an error and had the reserve another campsite and the last minute for my second night.
2. When I arrived Thursday night, I found a family in the campsite having a bonfire and BBQ. They claimed they had no idea it was reservations only and that it wasn’t posted in the campground.
3. Campground host told me they are no longer putting the reservations on the campsite posts, because they blow away, or get wet and the print runs. Seems like a bad policy and creates confusion/conflict.
Alicia G
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop:
The campground is fantastic. Clean. The bathrooms could use some work. They are not kept very clean. The current campground hosts are not friendly.
Jake L
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop:
Nice spot. Everything was great
Jake L
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop:
Nice spot. Everything was great
Kamille L
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop:
Great little camping spot, it’s also called the “Martis Creek Campground” (follow the signs for that). The campground is quiet except for a few airplanes, but it’s nothing crazy. The lake isn’t right next to the campground, so you do have to walk/drive/bike there. A lot of sap from the trees, so just be aware if you have dogs or small kids. Overall it was a great camping spot to chill and relax.
Kamille L
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop:
Great little camping spot, it’s also called the “Martis Creek Campground” (follow the signs for that). The campground is quiet except for a few airplanes, but it’s nothing crazy. The lake isn’t right next to the campground, so you do have to walk/drive/bike there. A lot of sap from the trees, so just be aware if you have dogs or small kids. Overall it was a great camping spot to chill and relax.
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
