Meadow Lake Campground

Po Box 180 Ranger Street, Leadore, Idaho, United States
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Meadow Lake Peak
One of Two Tent Pads at Site 3 (Double Site) - View From Tent Pad Looking Toward Campsite
Site 3 (Single Site) Tent Pad - View of Tent Pad Looking Toward Campsite
One of Two Tent Pads at Site 3 (Double Site) - View From Tent Pad Looking Toward Campsite
Site 3 (Double Site) Amenities - 2 picnic tables, campfire ring and preperation table

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.

Available sites

2 total sites
RV Sites 2 sites from $30 per night

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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2 Sites Available

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🚐 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night

Reviews

31 reviews

Summary

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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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Derek M

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August 17, 2020 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

With no camp host around the place was very chaotic. People say camping in overnight spot motorcycle and atv running around the loop. Broke water faucet nobody seem to care of it ran for two days. Bathroom were very clean and spots well maintained.

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Derek M

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August 17, 2020 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

With no camp host around the place was very chaotic. People say camping in overnight spot motorcycle and atv running around the loop. Broke water faucet nobody seem to care of it ran for two days. Bathroom were very clean and spots well maintained.

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Peggy H

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July 14, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

Our boat is heavy & it was difficult to carry it from the road to the shoreline

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Peggy H

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July 14, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

Our boat is heavy & it was difficult to carry it from the road to the shoreline

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Peggy H

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July 14, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

Our boat is heavy & it was difficult to carry it from the road to the shoreline

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Karen F

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August 24, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

Beautiful area. Beautiful lake. We loved kayaking, fishing, hiking and just enjoying the beauty of this area. The campground was well maintained. The facilities were clean and well-stocked.

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Karen F

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August 24, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

Beautiful area. Beautiful lake. We loved kayaking, fishing, hiking and just enjoying the beauty of this area. The campground was well maintained. The facilities were clean and well-stocked.

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Karen F

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August 24, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

Beautiful area. Beautiful lake. We loved kayaking, fishing, hiking and just enjoying the beauty of this area. The campground was well maintained. The facilities were clean and well-stocked.

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Renee B

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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

I was very unhappy with this particular stay. The gate was closed and we were in a f450 with our camper and pulling a trailer with our kayaks and it was a very difficult to back down the road and find a place to turn around. I contacted Reservation. Org and make my complaint and the customer service representative stated she would pass the message on to whomever was responsible for the campground, we never received any warning or return responses from the company.

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Renee B

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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEADOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

I was very unhappy with this particular stay. The gate was closed and we were in a f450 with our camper and pulling a trailer with our kayaks and it was a very difficult to back down the road and find a place to turn around. I contacted Reservation. Org and make my complaint and the customer service representative stated she would pass the message on to whomever was responsible for the campground, we never received any warning or return responses from the company.

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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.

Nearest town

Leadore, ID - 23 mi

About 38 min to downtown

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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