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VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
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About Meadow Lake Campground
Meadow Lake Campground is located on the Leadore Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This high alpine campground sits at an elevation of 9.2 ft in the Lemhi Mountain Range, 22 mi from Leadore, Idaho.
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03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
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31 reviews
Summary
Meadow Lake Campground offers beautiful views and a variety of walking trails, making it a lovely destination for outdoor enthusiasts. However, it lacks a camp host, leading to challenges with reservations and poor cell service. Visitors should be prepared for cold weather and the absence of potable water.
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2.6
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Based on 31 reviews
5 stars
25.8% (8)
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9.7% (3)
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Albert W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
There is no camp.host at the campground. If you make a reservation you will have to ask others to move from your reserved spot when you arrive. There is no cell service, make sure to bring a printed copy of your reservation or you probably won't have a place to camp when you get all the way up there.
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Kenton D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
It was cold, roads up to the lake were sketchy, the non-potable water was not turned on yet, the elevation made it harder to breathe, and someone was in our reserved site. We were responsible for asking them to move spots because this campground does not have a camp host. We can confirm there was no cell service for T-Mobile. The views were beautiful but not sure it's worth the cons of our experience.
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Bret B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground. Beautiful views and some nice walking trails from easy to difficult. Their are some logs and fish guts in the lake, but other than that it's a 10!
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Albert W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
No cell service, cold, and very busy. No camp host, reserved spots are poorly marked and there were people set up in our reservation spot. The road up the mountain is sketchy.
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Albert W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
No cell service, cold, and very busy. No camp host, reserved spots are poorly marked and there were people set up in our reservation spot. The road up the mountain is sketchy.
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Albert W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
No cell service, cold, and very busy. No camp host, reserved spots are poorly marked and there were people set up in our reservation spot. The road up the mountain is sketchy.
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Elizabeth T
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
They did not have potable water available. I wish I could have found out before so I would have been prepared. Otherwise, it was lovely.
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Elizabeth T
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
They did not have potable water available. I wish I could have found out before so I would have been prepared. Otherwise, it was lovely.
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Elizabeth T
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND
They did not have potable water available. I wish I could have found out before so I would have been prepared. Otherwise, it was lovely.
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Location & Directions for Meadow Lake Campground
Po Box 180 Ranger Street, Leadore, ID 83464 United States
Elevation: 2,793 ft
Getting There
From Leadore drive 17 mi south on Highway 28 and turn right (west) on to Forest Service Road #002 at the old Gilmore Townsite. Follow the gravel road for 6 mi as it climbs 2.1 ft to the campground.
Highway access
Meadow Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 28, approximately 17 miles north of the campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reservations can be made from July 1st to Labor Day; outside this period, sites are first-come, first-served with onsite payment required.
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.
Vehicles & parking
- Day use parking is not allowed in campsites.
Site capacity
- The campground has 15 first-come, first-served sites and 2 sites for advanced reservations.
Accessibility
- The road to the campground is not maintained in winter; contact Leadore Ranger Station for access information.
Utilities
- This campground does not offer electric, water, or sewer hookups.
- Campground water is designated for drinking and cooking only; conservation is encouraged.
Pets
- Livestock is not allowed in the campground.
Safety & rules
- Garbage bags are required for this 'pack it in, pack it out' facility, including fish guts.
- The campground is at an elevation of 9,160 feet.
General
- Click here for more information on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; obtain it at or near your destination to prevent pest spread.
Site types & loops
- There is no boat dock or ramp; boats must be carried to the lake, and only trolling motors are permitted.
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