Middle Meadows
Eldorado National Forest — fishing
Location: GEORGETOWN, CA, CA
Price: From $12.5 per night
Price range: $12.5–$50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Middle Meadows Campground offers a quiet place to camp, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The campground is isolated from other campgrounds and offers a variety of recreational activities in its vicinity. Its scenic location also provides for beautiful sightseeing, birding and wildlife viewing.Campers at Middle Meadows enjoy a forested setting and close access to a flowing creek, making it an ideal spot for family trips.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Middle Meadows offers a quiet, isolated camping experience in a forested setting with close access to a flowing creek and Hell Hole Reservoir. The campground provides scenic sightseeing, birding, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Valley Garter Snake, Sierra Garter Snake, Mule Deer, American Dipper, Rock Wren
Insider tips for Middle Meadows: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available Hell Hole Reservoir is less than 5 miles away for boating and water activities
Skip Middle Meadows if: You need RV hookups. You require comfort amenities. You visit outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Middle Meadows: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: French Meadows (FORESTHILL, CA), Lewis (Foresthill, CA), Coyote Group (Foresthill, CA), Gerle Creek (Pollock Pines, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Middle Meadows
Cell signal at Middle Meadows (GEORGETOWN, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Middle Meadows Campground offers a quiet place to camp, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The campground is isolated from other campgrounds and offers a variety of recreational activities in its vicinity. Its scenic location also provides for beautiful sightseeing, birding and wildlife viewing.Campers at Middle Meadows enjoy a forested setting and close access to a flowing creek, making it an ideal spot for family trips.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available
Hell Hole Reservoir is less than 5 miles away for boating and water activities
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Sacramento, California, take Interstate 80 east to Auburn. Take the Elm Street exit and turn left at the stoplight. Follow Highway 49 down the canyon, across the American River, to Cool. Turn onto Highway 193 towards Georgetown. Turn left at the stop sign, then continue 22 miles to 11 Pines Road. Make a left and stay on this road (Forest Highway 2) for about 25 miles to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eldorado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Eldorado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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