Alpine Meadow Campground
Martis Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: TRUCKEE, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (209 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Vault toilets, potable water available at campground entrance, ampitheater.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alpine-meadow-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Alpine Meadow offers affordable camping ($20/night) in an alpine valley setting near Lake Tahoe with direct access to Martis Creek for trout fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The peaceful location off the beaten path features hiking and biking opportunities surrounded by pine forests and mountain views.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — secure all food and trash. Also watch for Red Fox, Western Gray Squirrel, and Yellow-pine Chipmunk. Birding opportunities include Williamson's Sapsucker, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Mountain Chickadee.
Insider tips for Alpine Meadow Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand near Lake Tahoe Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; there are no hookups available Access Martis Creek trout fishing with catch-and-release regulations; bring kayak or canoe for water-based recreation
Skip Alpine Meadow Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none. You're visiting November-April — seasonal closure outside May-October window. You prefer developed facilities — only vault toilets and potable water at entrance available.
Best time to visit Alpine Meadow Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only; timing aligns with alpine weather patterns and open access to recreational activities.
Nearby campgrounds: Prosser Ranch Group (Truckee, CA), Granite Flat (California) (Truckee, CA), Lakeside (Truckee) (Truckee, CA), Boca Campground (Truckee, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Alpine Meadow Campground
Cell signal at Alpine Meadow Campground (TRUCKEE, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Vault toilets, potable water available at campground entrance, ampitheater.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 24 sites and high demand near Lake Tahoe
Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; there are no hookups available
Access Martis Creek trout fishing with catch-and-release regulations; bring kayak or canoe for water-based recreation
Campground operates seasonally May through October only; timing aligns with alpine weather patterns and open access to recreational activities
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Martis Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Martis Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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