USDA Forest Service · California
Meadow Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,375 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Sierraville, CA
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Meadow Lake Campground contains 15 rustic campsites with tables, grills and vault toilets. Small trailers and campers can be accommodated. Access to the Fordyce Jeep Trail is nearby. There are an additional 10 campsites at the Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground. This reservoir is a recreational facility maintained and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Pets: $1 per night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 23° | 3° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 22° | 6° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 23° | 7° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 25° | 4° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 34° | 20° | 66° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 43° | 27° | 85° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 51° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 52° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 46° | 35° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 36° | 22° | 74° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 29° | 9° | 65° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 23° | 10° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 451 trails in Tahoe National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Meadow Knolls Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Sterling Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Canyon Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Little Lasier Meadows Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 11 sites
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