Alpine Meadow Campground
Open for the season through October 15. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; the last day to make a reservation is October 14. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM. Maximum stay is 14 nights per 30-day period.
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridgetop winds will gust over 80 mph at times. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waters will create hazardous boating conditions on area lakes, including Lake Tahoe, Boca and Prosser Creek reservoirs, Independence Lake, and Donner Lake. Winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 11:59AM PDT until September 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph below 7000 feet and ridgetop winds gusting over 80 mph at times. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Lake Tahoe and Independence Lake. For the Wind Advisory, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday morning and afternoon, with the strongest winds expected Saturday evening. Winds will very slowly decrease late Saturday night into early Sunday morning behind the cold front.
About
Alpine Meadow Campground is a quiet, off-the-beaten-path destination located at Martis Creek Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Situated in the Sierra Nevada just 3 miles south of I-80 on Highway 267, the campground provides easy access to Truckee, Lake Tahoe, and Reno while maintaining a peaceful alpine setting among pine trees. The campground features 24 standard non-electric sites, many of which are lakefront with paved driveways. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, bear box, lantern hook, and grill. Vault toilets are available throughout the campground, and potable water can be filled at the campground entrance. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet, and sites accommodate up to 8 people with a maximum of 2 vehicles. Recreation options include a 4.3-mile hiking and biking trail that loops around the valley, catch-and-release trout fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The campground also has an amphitheater for ranger programs. Pets are welcome on leashes six feet or shorter.
Directions
From I-80, take Highway 267 south toward Lake Tahoe. After approximately 3 miles, turn onto Martis Dam Road. Continue on Martis Dam Road for approximately 1.2 miles, then turn right and continue 0.2 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 587-8113 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Martis Creek Lake Website | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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