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Alpine Meadow Campground
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Truckee · California · Martis Creek Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Martis Creek Lake |
| Location | Truckee · California · Martis Creek Lake · 39.32048, -120.12214 · Map |
| Sites | 24 public sites counted from the federal listing — 24 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 24 sites Water hookups at 0 of 24 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 24 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 24 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 30 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 24 sites · 30 ft: 24 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Payment will be made through Recreation.gov |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 24 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Cell service reportedVault toilets |
| Phone | (530) 587-8113 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Recreation Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, walking, bicycling, picnicing. And of course camping.
Facilities Vault toilets, potable water available at campground entrance, ampitheater.
Natural Features Mountains, alpine valley, pine trees, lake, wild animals.
Nearby Attractions Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Northstar, Reno, Virginia City
Charges & Cancellations As per Recreation.gov policy.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Alpine Meadow Campground
Truckee · California · Martis Creek Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Truckee · California · Martis Creek Lake |
| Fees | Payment will be made through Recreation.gov |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 30 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 24 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247867 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.