Alpine Meadow Campground

Alpine Meadow Campground

Part of Martis Creek Lake

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Northstar, Reno, Virginia City

Important Notices

  • ** 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.

Available Activities

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

Directions

<p>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. </p>

Cancellation Policy

<p>As per Recreation.gov policy.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: (530) 587-8113

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

Rental Options

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