Alpine Meadow Campground

P.O. Box 2344
TRUCKEE, CA 96160

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Campsite Fee Increase Effective January 1, 2027

Beginning January 1, 2027, camping fees will increase from $20 to $30 per night for Alpine Meadow campground.

Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 3, 2027

Overview

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.

Recreation

Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, walking, bicycling, picnicing. And of course camping.

Facilities

Vault toilets, potable water available at campground entrance, ampitheater.

Natural Features

Mountains, alpine valley, pine trees, lake, wild animals.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Northstar, Reno, Virginia City

Charges & Cancellations

As per Recreation.gov policy.

Camp site features

Across 24 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 24 sites
Pets allowed: all 24 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 12.7 mi

Nearest water fill: 10.2 mi

Fees

Payment will be made through Recreation.gov

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

262 reviews

5 stars

161

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1 stars

Steve K

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Reviewed 23 days ago

This is my favorite campground when I’m in the area to fish. It’s nice and quiet, clean, and close to a supermarket. You can’t go wrong staying here.

Simone H

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Reviewed a month ago

Unexpectedly wonderful. Nice clean site with trees and views. Night sky was amazing!

Arnold O

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Reviewed a month ago

Clean, well spaced and quiet. Facilities were adequate.

Brian O

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Reviewed a month ago

Convenient campground close to Truckee.

Douglas O

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful view and quite. Clean!

Gregory G

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Reviewed a month ago

My favorite go-to semi-seclusion spot that has large expansive views with very few obstructions and people!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Season dates

Peak season

May 15, 2027 – Oct 14, 2027

Reservable online

Peak season

May 15, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028

Reservable online

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