Alpine Meadow Campground

28 reviews

Alpine Meadow Camp, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
+1 530-587-8113
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Alpine Meadow Campground Introduce

Nestled in the picturesque town of Truckee, CA, Alpine Meadow Campground offers a rustic and tranquil camping experience for nature enthusiasts. Located just a short drive from the stunning Lake Tahoe, this campground is an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

The campground features 24 spacious sites designed for tents and trailers under 30 feet, ensuring a more intimate and natural camping experience. Unlike larger RV parks, Alpine Meadow Campground provides a more secluded and serene environment, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Clean and well-maintained pit toilets in concrete block buildings.
Water fill station at the entrance and faucets throughout the campground loop.
Each campsite includes a fire ring, bear locker, and picnic table.
No dump station available, making it ideal for shorter stays.

Weekdays at Alpine Meadow Campground are particularly quiet, offering a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. However, weekends can be livelier, with some campsites hosting late-night gatherings. It's worth noting that all Saturday nights for 2024 are already booked, so plan accordingly if you're looking to secure a weekend spot.

Customer feedback highlights the campground's excellent location and clean facilities. Many visitors appreciate the spacious and well-spread-out sites, as well as the absence of large RVs, which adds to the rustic charm. The water fill station and faucets are convenient features, and the bear lockers provide added security for food storage. While some guests noted the noise levels during weekends, the overall experience remains highly positive, making Alpine Meadow Campground a top choice for camping in the Tahoe area.

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
RV camping

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

California Nevada County Truckee Alpine Meadow Camp

Customer Reviews

4.0

28 reviews

Brian Hovander

Jan 29, 2025

I enjoyed camping here for the location. Restrooms are clean pit toilets in concrete block buildings. This is a nice little campground in the Tahoe area. The sites are well spread out. The below pictures should help you know if this area would work for you. There is a water fill station right at the entrance and faucets throughout the campground.

Jon Ray

Jul 24, 2024

24 rustic campground sites for tents and trailers under 30 feet. We appreciated it not feeling like an RV park with big rigs. Vault toilet, fire ring, broken picnic table, bear locker at the campsite, with water at entrance for filling camper or spigots located around campground loop. No dump station. Weekdays were very quiet. Weekend was a party past 3AM each night from different campsites. All Saturday nights are booked for 2024, yet there were a few empty sites. No penalty for no-shows besides the $20 site fee and minimal reservation fee. Hiss, Boo!

Gabe Bursk

Jun 22, 2023

Really clean and easily accessible campground in a great “in-between” location that offers easy access to Truckee or a quick drive to Lake Tahoe proper. Was mostly larger rvs and groups but it suffices just fine for my smaller motorcycle and camp setup. Not many bugs when I was there in early June as well. Friday nights offered a decent show of jets flying in and out of the airport which I thought was pretty fun, noise wasn’t an issue! Restrooms were basic but useable, and there was clean potable water available at many locations around the site.

Paula Baxter

Sep 25, 2021

Nice quiet little loop, very spacious campsites. Might have trouble with a big rig here, pull off areas are a little small. No services, but the gentle breeze kept us comfy all night. Close to Truckee and 80

andrew house

Jul 30, 2022

Fantastic campground for a quick getaway near Tahoe. Excellent paved pads for the RV, great bear proof dumpsters, quiet neighbors. Loads of room between sites too. A most excellent place to see the stars at night. I will for sure have this on our next trip itinerary. No electric or water, but they do have public bathrooms and fire pits. I saw lots of pop ups, tents and a few RVs like ours.