Martin Meadow Campground
The campground was closed through 2022 due to Caldor Fire damage. Opening timing each year depends on snowpack and road conditions; access is typically available late spring through fall. No advance reservations; first-come, first-served only.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide
Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide. No campfires except in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A in the Forest Order and actively serviced by a camp host.No charcoal firesCamp stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings are…
About
Martin Meadow Campground is a dispersed camping area in Eldorado National Forest, situated along the Highway 88 corridor approximately 53 miles east of Jackson. The site provides a primitive camping experience east of Silver Lake in the high Sierra. No reservations are taken; all camping is first-come, first-served. Facilities are basic: vault toilets are provided, and some established sites have fire rings. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. No picnic tables are provided. This is a free camping area with no fees, though a California campfire permit is required if you plan to have fires. The campground serves as a good backup option when developed campgrounds along Highway 88 are full. Rangers periodically patrol the area. High elevation means seasonal access, typically from late spring through fall depending on snowpack.
Directions
53 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88, on the north side of the highway east of Silver Lake.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 622-5061 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Eldorado NF Recreation | |
| Eldorado NF Alerts | |
| Eldorado NF Camping |
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