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Middle Meadows

Eldorado National Forest

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Upcoming Availability

4 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

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Wed, Jul 29

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Thu, Jul 30

2

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Fri, Jul 31

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Sat, Aug 1

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Sun, Aug 2

2

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Mon, Aug 3

2

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Tue, Aug 4

2

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Wed, Aug 5

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Thu, Aug 6

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Fri, Aug 7

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Sat, Aug 8

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Middle Meadows Campground offers a quiet place to camp, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The campground offers two group campsites. Middle Meadows is located along the South Fork of Long Canyon Creek with a heavily wooded surrounding.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground offers two group campsites. The sites can accommodate up to 25 and 50 guests respectively. Each site is equipped with tables, campfire circles and grills. Vault and portable toilets are provided. Bear proof food containers and garbage receptacles are provided at each camp site. Currently, potable water is not available due to contamination problems. Please bring drinking water, containers or water filters. Potable water is available from faucets at Big Meadows Campground, which is located 2.5 miles northeast of Middle Meadows Group Campground.

Natural Features

Middle Meadows is located along the South Fork of Long Canyon Creek with a heavily wooded surrounding. Forests include large cedar, pine and fir trees and shrubs. Although the campground has a primitive, undiscovered feel to it, the serene mountain landscape is well worth the long drive from civilization.

Recreation

Campers at Middle Meadows enjoy a forested setting and close access to a flowing creek, making it an ideal spot for family trips. Hell Hole Reservoir, located less than 5 miles from the campground, offers a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including boating and fishing. There is a swimming hole that is located just west of Middle Meadows Group Campground about 0.25 miles.

Nearby Attractions

Middle Meadows is located adjacent to Long Canyon Creek for fishing and wading. Hell Hole Reservoir is a short drive north. A boat ramp is available at the reservoir.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

2 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 001

1

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

50

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

1

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

25

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions
Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

More at Eldorado National Forest

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Ahart Campground

Tahoe National Forest

7.3 mi

Dru Barner Campground

Eldorado National Forest

17.7 mi

William Kent Campground

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

17.7 mi

Meeks Bay Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

18.4 mi

Silver Creek-Truckee

Tahoe National Forest

18.5 mi

Sugar Pine Point SP

18.8 mi

Common questions

Is Middle Meadows available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 4 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Middle Meadows?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.