Alpine Meadows Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Alpine Meadows Campground is located in the Truckee Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (40 min southwest of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 5,877 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		57%
4 star		32%
3 star		6%
2 star		3%
1 star		0%

@JoEllenT7DA259 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #23

We have stayed here before and enjoyed the campground and being close to Truckee & Lake Tahoe areas.

@PeterD8307189 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #1

We really like this campground. Sites have good spacing. Easy to reserve a site. Quiet and clean.

@AnnetteM884444 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #7

As always our stay at Alpine Meadows campground was relaxing and very enjoyable. I did rain quite a bit of the time but is to be expected in the fall. The facilities were clean and trash bin secured from wildlife and clean. You do have to make reservations and even in early October the campground was almost full.

@MarthaM3020901 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #20

We were so happy to have found this campground. Matt was a great host and it was a quiet and clean place for us to park out 20 foot trailer for 10 days of bliss. Dog friendly and near Martis Lake, Truckee Legacy trail, Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake. Great location for us!! We biked and hiked and enjoyed a walk on the Lake Tahoe path just a short trip away. Well come back here whenever we can. It was wonderful.

@GeorgeC007DA80 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #6

Good amount of space in the site and driveway relative to our expectations from the photos. Our site had more than one flat spot for tents, which was helpful. No good spots for a hammock in this particular site, but there could have been a spot across the loop road or in some of the other sites. Nice to have a water available throughout the campground, as well as a sink with running water in the restroom. There was low-medium level noise from the airport, highway, and train, but that's to be expected based on a quick look at the map. Not your place for a true wilderness experience, but on the other hand a convenient location relative to town.

@WayneR1572217 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #12

Beautiful area. Nice campground. Horrible speed bumps. However we would happily stay again.

@KevinW7927630 · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #11

The host was exceptional. Cleanest camp sites and restrooms we have ever seen. Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful campground and Lake.

@KiaraR05B1BABA · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #13

Great location for exploring northern Lake Tahoe area.

@Katherine16020 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #13

Mid-week late in the season, it was a lovely place to stay. The pull-through at site 13 is a widening in the road and probably not wide enough for slide outs but plenty for a pop-up trailer. The view from the campsite takes in the dam, meadow, and lake. Just across the dam is the entrance to the Waddell Ranch Preserve, popular for hiking and mountain biking.

@SkyeC3515424 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #15

Clean, asphalt parking, easy leveling, goos stars, quiet.

@SkyeC3515424 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #23

Clean, asphalt, pretty level and spaced out nicely.

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Sep 15, 2025 at Campsite #20

Only concern I have was the Camp Host was never around, as their sign say Off Duty for the time we were there. We had no issues, because it was more of an off season with few campers. Bathrooms were clean except the ladies faucet in the sink ran and over flowed if it wasn't turned off all the way. We enjoy the quietness of not hearing road noise. We enjoy the lear jets and Cesena planes that fly over to land at the airport.

@TinoPF0701575C · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #15

This campground is a great place to stay if you are in the Tahoe/Truckee area. It is conveniently located close to Truckee off highway 267 which runs over Brockway Summit to Kings Beach on the northern shores of Tahoe. There are a number of great trails in the area or within a short drive from the campground. However, it is also located adjacent to the Truckee airport as well as the train tracks. I was awakened by a trains horns at 6:45 followed by a jet taking off at 7am. Though the restrooms were clean, they looked a bit worn down.

@JeanneC083F977 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #16

Always a pleasant and quiet stay!

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #13

My pull thru site #13 was adequate and level although narrow. A water spigot was close across the road and they are widely spaced elsewhere. There is a fill spot at the entrance. Sites are well spaced and camp is peaceful. However, there was no supervised check-in so I guess it is all honor system, nor security such as a camp host driving around. In fact, no campground employees were seen over four days. There is but one garbage dumpster for the entire campground. It is near site 18. The bathrooms were clean enough and plumbing worked for sink. Toilet was not smelly and there was adequate TP. Cell service for AT&T was mostly available, but down at times, mostly in the afternoon.

@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #16

Very clean and quiet.

@JannaCEA764B41 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #7

Quiet, clean campsites, spaced well apart from other campsites. Love watching the bluebirds.

@JimP5953231 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #9

Campgrounds are exceptional clean, including the bathrooms and well maintain. Camp Host are one of the BEST with being helpful , approachable, and just friendly. Great location for solitude and relaxing in the outdoors.

@SonS137A93ABA4 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #18

Flat campground- bring canopy.

@SimonHB5B3BBD2 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #12

Great campground in Truckee, far from the highway so much less noise that other campgrounds nearby. A bunch of hiking/biking trails accessible right from the campground, with Northstar being literally at riding distance. The campground is right next to a small airport but was not too noisy, I think there was only 2 planes I noticed taking off while I was there. Recommended!

@JessicaC246083 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #21

This was our second trip to Alpine Meadows Campground. Each time I am impressed on how clean the campground is kept. The sites are ample size and most have been constructed with shade in mind. I find that the sites on the outside of the circle probably get the most shade with the ones on the outside of the circle in the first half seeming to have the most. The first time we went, we had AT&T fo cell service and there was no service within the campground, but if we went to the flag pole at the enterence we were able to get full bars, this was 4 years ago, might be better now. This trip we have Tmobile. We were able to get 2 to 3 bars of 4G throughout the entire campground with a few spots getting full bars. It was enough to make phone calls or use the internet browser. Was here to unplug though so only used the cell as needed to check local information sites, which we never had an issue doing with the service available. I love how quiet this Campground is and generally everyone that this camp attracts is super friendly. It's a great location of hiking and biking trails. Martis Creek Lake is close by. It's a little bit of a walk but driving from the campground is about 3 to 4 minutes only because the road is rough and dirt/gravel, it is in good repair though. The road to the lake cuts off right at the enterence to the campground so it's super close. Took my kids about 10 to 15 minutes to walk it when we were here several years ago. This is a great campground for families. The traffic is slow, because speed limit is I think 10 mph but the road around the campground doesn't support faster (bumps, small/one lane). KIDS DO RIDE BIKES AND SCOOTERS AROUND THE CAMPGROUND SO MAKE SURE TO STAY GOING SLOW AND WATCH! Overall, it was a great trip to unplug and get away for a while. I also loved the there is space between sites so you are not right up next to your neighbor. Bathrooms have stalls, sinks, paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

@SharonS7186721 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #10

Other campers were quiet and respectful. The pit toilets are very stinky

@DiannJ4065250 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #12

Nice campsite! Neighbors were minimally noisy, which was really nice considering it was the 4th of July weekend. We walked down to Marlette Creek Lake, and our dog loved splashing in the water. We came camping to avoid the sound of fireworks, as our dog nearly has a heart attack from them, but we could still hear the display in Truckee. It was muffled, but still audible. Overall, we enjoyed our camping trip here and would like to return. We did come home with several sneaky bug bites so I'd use more bug spray next time.

@SteveK1630665 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #15

I have been staying for at least 15 years and keep coming back. A nice quiet campground that is close to town yet feels like youre in the woods.

@LauraO8367222 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #10

Peaceful campground. Nice views and nearby trails, including one right across the main highway.

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