Can you reserve a site at Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground?

No. Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Meadow Lake (UNK) · Open Access

7,299 ft
Elevation

Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground is located on Meadow Lake. Meadow Lake is a beautiful high elevation lake. It is a popular spot for off highway vehicle enthusiasts as there are nearby trails to access. There are ten campsites with tables, grills and vault toilets. There are an additional 15 rustic sites at the Meadow Lake Campground.

The facts

Season: July 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

39.41718, -120.49547 · 39°25'1.8"N 120°29'43.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	47	49	55	64	73	82	81	77	66	54	45
Low °F	29	28	30	33	40	47	54	54	51	42	34	29
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground

Can you reserve a site at Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground?: No. Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$10 per site $3 for extra vehicle $1 for pets

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Camping near Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground

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Findley Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Meadow Campground 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Meadow Lake Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Meadow Knolls Group Camp 0.7 mi · Campground
Faucherie Group Campground 4 mi · Facility
Sterling Lake Campground 4.4 mi · Campground
Canyon Creek Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
Woodchuck Campground 6 mi · Campground
Jackson Creek Campground 6.3 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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