Campground

Alpine Meadow Campground

Martis Creek Lake
Near Truckee, California

Facilities

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

Natural Features

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

Recreation

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

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Birding
  • Biking
  • Canoeing
  • Amphitheater
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Ranger Station
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Picnicking

Amenities

  • Cell Phone Service
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Paved Sites
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water (Seasonal)
  • Water Spigot
  • Drinking Water (peak season)
  • Campfire Rings
  • Lantern Posts
  • Pets Allowed

Nearby Attractions

Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Northstar, Reno, Virginia City

Getting Here

Latitude
39° 19' 13.7122" N
Longitude
120° 7' 19.7126" W

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. 

Need to Know

  • ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CORRECT CHECK IN TIME IS 2:00 P.M. ** 

    Visitors are required to know and observe all park rules. Please see Campground kiosk.

    Campgound closes October 15. The last day to make a reservation will be October 14.  

    To make a reservation by phone please call: (877) 444-6777

    The speed limit in the campground is 10 MPH. One way counterclockwise.

    Check out time is 12:00 Noon. Check In time is 2:00 P.M.

    Maximum of eight people per campsite including children.

    Two vehicles maximum per site. (One RV and one other vehicle).

    Pets must be on a six foot or shorter leash at all times.

    Site boundaries are indicated by the pea gravel. Campers must camp within the boundaries of their site.

  • Contact Information

    P.O. Box 2344
    TRUCKEE, CA 96160
    11989 Martis Dam Road
    Truckee, CA 96160

    For campground inquiries, please call: (530) 587-8113