Alpine Meadows Campground, Truckee, CA

Alpine Meadows Campground in Nevada county is located 40 min southwest of Reno, NV with an elevation of 5,877 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $20.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (109)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		57%
4 star		35%
3 star		4%
2 star		3%
1 star		0%

@CaseyF5956959 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #3

very clean and quiet

@JohnM3648045 · Camped on Sep 25, 2024 at Campsite #4

Campground was nice we had a great site #23. Bathrooms were in dire need of cleaning of cobwebs. The road into the campground and portions of the loop are a disaster. I cant believe you cant find the funds to at least chipseal the road.

@SuzanneC657649 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #6

This is one of my favorites! So quiet and peaceful. Good kayaking in Martis Lake next door. Ill be bringing my own drinking water next time, though. The water tastes horrible which is strange because Truckee has great tasting tap water.

@SteveL9386340 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #3

I visited Alpine Meadow in mid September and mid week. There were very few visitors in the campground. The sites are mostly level and well maintained. It is a short walk to Martis Lake and some trails around the lake. Very quiet for being so close to Truckee.

@AislingS18C786 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #9

Great quiet camping spot! There are only 25 sites and it was well spread out so it didnt feel crowded at all. We really felt like we were in the wild but also such a short way from Truckee downtown which was great for dinner one night and to go to the store. The facilities are pretty minimal with vault toilets and only running water for hand washing and refilling water bottles. The airport is quite close as well so we did hear some airplane noise during the day but nothing at night so it wasnt really disruptive. Close to some amazing hikes above Tahoe and Donner Lakes. We saw no bears which was great! We previously have camped in South Lake tahoe but its very crowded and noisy there. We will definitely be back to this campsite. Feels like a hidden gem!

@DiannPDA508F74 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #9

Sweet, clean campground. No hookups but great for a couple of days of trailer camping.

@MeganO5BE15727 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #6

Loved this quiet site. Felt peaceful and calm. Theres a body of water nearby but you need to drive or ride a bike (dusty trail). Camp host was nice. I have T Mobile and excellent cell service. Very close to North Star.

@JackPD02FFF574 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #3

Very loud, drunk neighbors who left a pile of trash for next campers. Campground hosts did nothing to address issue.

@MeghanK979985D · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #13

Amazing campsite with amazing views. The only problem was the airport, when we were visiting around 1-3 am we heard airplanes taking off. We were really surprised not to hear the highway, but it was relatively quiet. The overall campsite was really nice, you are spaced away from everyone and it is really quiet. The lake is also phenomenal, as we were fishing, which was unsuccessful , we saw a hawk dive into the lake. Overall this campsite was awesome, definitely plan on returning, and defiantly recommend.

@JennaG0B345EFC · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #22

Love this campground and how quiet and spread out it is

@CharlesL794562 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #23

I loved this place. Beautiful setting in the pines. Small lake nearby. Beware though, it's close to the area's regional airport. There will be some jet and prop airplane noise. I'm a professional pilot, so it was music to my ears but, you may not feel the same way.

@DeborahS476998 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #13

Lovely environment, very quiet, very clean

@NonaP8487287 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #20

I am a return visitor & really like this campground, but It was very, very hot! I ended up driving down to the Truckee Regional Park & parked as close to the river as I could until evening. My campsite happened to have zero shade in the afternoon & little Martis Lake, near there, has no trees by the beaches. I took my big, black dog there anyway to let him cool off, but I won't ever reserve a campsite there again- that doesnt have shade when its so incredibly hot.

@NicolasM6BE36D · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #12

a lovely overnight with great trails all around.

@ArmandoG829365 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #8

No big complaints. I really liked that the all of the camp sites had trails to the bathroom which makes it easy to find at night. The sites were pretty clean and maintained. I would stay there again.

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #4

Our biggest concern and complaint would be lack of Camp Host cleaning and restocking bathroom. Luckily we had our own toilet paper, but it was never restocked while we were there a week. We think the host needs to do a better job in cleaning bathrooms. Loved our site and the jets that came over the valley. Truckee airport is close by.

@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #24

Nice little campground.

@BradW2662885 · Camped on Jun 15, 2024 at Campsite #17

Nice campground! Off the beaten path, quiet and secluded. Would stay again!

@LindsayD9CF223 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #7

Great site. Mosquitos! Make sure all food is done and in bear boxes by dark. There was a black bear that was not afraid of anything going site to site, like he was at a grocery store.

@DonWC30C75E3C8 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #15

Good time

@CaitlinH203635 · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #11

We stayed twice on week nights in May and it was very quiet (can't vouch for weekends). It is a smallish campground with ample water spigots and clean, lighted bathrooms at the center of the loop for easy access. We stayed in sites 11 and 4 and both had lovely views. The sites are well graded and surfaced with gravel to keep the dirt and dust down. There are nice lantern-hanging poles at each site. The drive to Lake Tahoe is convenient and Truckee is quite close. There is an airport nearby, but planes were small, relatively infrequent, and didn't seem to fly at night. Martis Creek Lake is adjacent to the campground for some quiet, uncrowded lake time. We'll be back!

@JenniL50A1AFEF · Camped on Oct 10, 2023 at Campsite #12

Great location - close to highway access but not so close as to feel like you're on the side of the road. The sites are spacious with lots of wildlife, plants and trees. Just a short walk to a nice wildlife recreations area. We were very happy with the stay and would return.

@JackPD02FFF574 · Camped on Oct 3, 2023 at Campsite #15

Very nice, quiet park. Large spaces, roomy sites - neighbors far away. We have been here several times and will continue to come.

@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Sep 23, 2023 at Campsite #7

Best secret of Truckee and Tahoe

@BellieJo15C63C · Camped on Sep 22, 2023 at Campsite #6

We liked campsite 6. Theres enough distance between the other campsites and its close enough were your car is accessible. Its also close to the restroom.

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