Alpine Meadows (martis Creek)

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Alpine Meadows (martis Creek) is a National Forest campground near Nevada, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Nevada, California

National Forest
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Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,869 ft

39.3207, -120.1231 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Alpine Meadows (martis Creek)?

No. Alpine Meadows (martis Creek) 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 Alpine Meadows (martis Creek)?

Camping at Alpine Meadows (martis Creek) is free.

Who manages Alpine Meadows (martis Creek)?

Alpine Meadows (martis Creek) is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Alpine Meadows (martis Creek)

Waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Alpine Meadows (martis Creek), in straight-line miles: Kings Beach (swimming hole, 7.9 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 10 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 13 miles), Hunter Creek Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), and Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.