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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/middle-meadows to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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GEORGETOWN, CA, CA★ 4 (1 reviews)From $12.5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You require comfort amenities✕ You visit outside May-October season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Valley Garter Snake, Sierra Garter Snake, Mule Deer, American Dipper, Rock Wren

Location

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530-333-4312· Eldorado National Forest
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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Middle Meadows cost per night?+
Middle Meadows costs $12.5–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Middle Meadows open?+
Middle Meadows is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Middle Meadows have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Middle Meadows?+
Middle Meadows can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Middle Meadows?+
Middle Meadows is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Middle Meadows?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Middle Meadows is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Middle Meadows open, and what are check-in times?+
Middle Meadows is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$12.5 /night★ 4 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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