Meadow Lake Shoreline
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Meadow Lake Shoreline is a National Forest campground near Sierraville, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
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
- 7,299 ft
39.4172, -120.4955 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Meadow Lake Shoreline?
No. Meadow Lake Shoreline 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 Meadow Lake Shoreline?
Camping at Meadow Lake Shoreline costs Single Site: $15 per night.
Is there drinking water at Meadow Lake Shoreline?
No. Meadow Lake Shoreline has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Meadow Lake Shoreline?
Meadow Lake Shoreline is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Meadow Lake Shoreline
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Meadow Lake Shoreline, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 27 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
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- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Sierraville and campgrounds in Nevada.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01