Martin Meadow Campground
Closed — Closed indefinitely due to damage from the 2021 Caldor Fire. No reopening date has been announced.
Barrett Lake 4 X 4 Trail Motor Vehicle Prohibition
Barrett Lake Jeep trail closed to motor vehicle use in the winter.
Trash service ending for the winter in Crystal Basin on Oct. 20, 2025
Trash service within the Crystal Basin area is ending on Oct. 20, 2025, for the winter season. Please pack-out all trash with you when visiting.
Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping and Occupancy Restrictions for Desolation Wilderness, Mokelumne Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through the Eldorado National Forest boundary.
Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage Restriction
Possessing or storing any food in Desolation Wilderness unless it is in a bear proof container.
Loon Lake Campground and Trailhead are Closed for Reconstruction
The Loon Lake Campground and Trailhead is closed this season for reconstruction. The boatramp is open for day use only though Labor Day weekend and then it will close for construction. The water system will not be operational during this time.
Deer Valley Trail (19E01) & Meadow Lake Road (09N01)
Motor vehicle use restricted in these areas during snowmelt. See Forest Order Exhibit A for area map.
Horse Canyon Trail (17E21) Closure
This order prohibits use of a motorcycle or motor-driven bicycle on this trail.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions - Desolation Wilderness Area
Prohibited acts within Desolation Wilderness.
Travel Management Designation
Routes designated in Travel Management Subpart B are included as part of the current road system.
About
Martin Meadow Campground is a primitive camping area situated along Highway 88 in the Eldorado National Forest, approximately 53 miles east of Jackson. Prior to its closure, this campground operated as a no-fee facility with vault toilets and no potable water, requiring campers to bring their own drinking water and be fully self-sufficient. The campground sustained damage during the Caldor Fire in August 2021, which burned over 220,000 acres in the Eldorado National Forest and surrounding areas. Martin Meadow has remained closed since the fire for necessary repairs and restoration work. The campground was confirmed closed through the 2022, 2023, and 2024 recreation seasons, with no announced reopening date. When operational, Martin Meadow provided a quiet, primitive camping experience in the Highway 88 corridor area, offering access to the forest's hiking trails and natural features. The elevation and location along Highway 88 typically meant a seasonal operating window, with winter snow closures common in this part of the Sierra Nevada.
Directions
Located 53 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 622-5061 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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