Martin Meadow Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Martin Meadow Campground is a National Forest campground near Jackson, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,580 ft
38.6967, -120.1223 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Martin Meadow Campground?
No. Martin Meadow Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Martin Meadow Campground?
Camping at Martin Meadow Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Martin Meadow Campground?
No. Martin Meadow Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Martin Meadow Campground?
Martin Meadow Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Martin Meadow Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Martin Meadow Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 18 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 22 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 24 miles), and David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Jackson and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01