Middle Meadows
Its 2 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Site: $12.5–$50 per night, and it is open from 05-25 to 10-16. Middle Meadows is a National Forest campground near Placer, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Group campfire ring for Unit 2. Photo: Forest Service photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 25 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Site: $12.5–$50 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 2
- Group sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 25 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
2 sites; the longest takes a 25 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Group standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | 1 | Group standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,734 ft
39.0511, -120.4661 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Middle Meadows is open from 05-25 to 10-16 , at 4,734 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Middle Meadows?
Sites at Middle Meadows are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231953).
How much does it cost to camp at Middle Meadows?
Camping at Middle Meadows costs Site: $12.5–$50 per night.
How many campsites does Middle Meadows have?
Middle Meadows has 2 campsites, including 2 group sites.
Does Middle Meadows have RV hookups?
No. Middle Meadows has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 25 feet.
Is there drinking water at Middle Meadows?
Yes, Middle Meadows has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Middle Meadows?
Yes, pets are allowed at Middle Meadows.
When is Middle Meadows open?
Middle Meadows is open from 05-25 to 10-16.
Who manages Middle Meadows?
Middle Meadows is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Middle Meadows
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Middle Meadows, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 21 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 27 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 28 miles), and Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Not on record
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French Meadows - Sites
- 61
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Placer and campgrounds in Placer.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups, toilets, petsAllowed, water, fee, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Forest Service photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: Forest Service photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: Forest Service photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: Forest Service photo., via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: Forest Service photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: Forest Service photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)