Meadow Camp Campground

Campground · 6 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
3,739 ft
Elevation

Overview

This campground features 6 improved dispersed campsites. Sites 1-3 are intended for equestrian use providing plenty of space for horse trailers. There is not a corral or water trough, so be prepared for limited equestrian services. 

                                                                                                                                              

Recreation

Equestrian and OHV access routes start immediately outside the entrance of the campground. Miles of roads are your fingertips and available for your riding pleasure. Adhere to all OHV and vehicle use guidelines. 

Facilities

This campground has been improved and provides these convienences: a picnic table, fire pit and vault toilet. 

Please provide your own water and take your trash home, there are no trash services available at this site. 

Natural Features

A beautiful native grass meadow, mixed pine and red oak forest, and the slow moving waters of the Meadow Valley Creek are the natural features that can be located near this campground. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555.

The facts

  • 6 bookable sites
  • 10 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: Meadow, Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 6 Standard Nonelectric
  • 4 Management

Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

10 campsites at Meadow Camp Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01MeadowStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
02MeadowStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
03MeadowStandard Nonelectric——40 ft8 🐾
04MeadowStandard Nonelectric——22 ft8 🐾
05MeadowStandard Nonelectric——22 ft8 🐾
06MeadowStandard Nonelectric——22 ft8 🐾
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
StandardScan and PayManagement————

Getting there

39.93175, -121.04243 · 39°55'54.3"N 121°2'32.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F445056627180898882695243
Low °F252629323943484540332825
Precip in7.77.66.73.11.90.70.10.10.41.94.17.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

This campground will be managed by staff from May 16th, weather permitting, until September 28th 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Meadow Camp Campground

Can you reserve a site at Meadow Camp Campground?
Yes, Meadow Camp Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Meadow Camp Campground have?
10 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Meadow Camp Campground?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Meadow Camp Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Meadow Camp Campground.
Does Meadow Camp Campground have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.

Camping near Meadow Camp Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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