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Recreation Region: Hell Hole Upper Country

Middle Meadows Group Campground

Middle Meadows Group Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
 

Reservations

Make Reservations Here
  • CALL 1‐877‐444‐6777 four days to 12 months  in advance of your stay.
  • WEBSITE:  www.Recreation.gov
  • Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover accepted.
  • Interagency passes do not apply to group sites.

General Information

  • CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored. In bear boxes
  • Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions.

May 15 to October 15 

The campground is generally open between May 15th and November1st. These dates are affected by snowfall.

  • Interagency Passes do not apply to group sites.
  • Please keep family pets on a leash at all times.
  • Check out time is 1:00 p.m.
  • Camping Fires: Please use the grill or fire ring provided. Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving, using only water, not soil. Use only dead and down wood for your campfires.
  • Maximum Stay Limit: 14 days per district per year.

Two group sites: 

  • Unit #1 = $50/night, 50 people maximum. Walk-in to site from central parking area.
  • Unit #2 = $25/night, 25 person maximum. Walk-in to site from central parking area.
  • There is no water available at the campground.  Please bring your own drinking water or a water filter. Camping fees have been reduced by 50% to compensate for the inconvenience.

  • Keep family pets on a leash at all times.
  • Please cleanup after your pet.

Georgetown Ranger Station Office with sign

Address: 7600 Wentworth Springs Rd Georgetown, CA 95634
Phone: (530) 333-4312 / Rock Creek Trail Status: (530) 334-6477
Hours: 8 AM until 4:30 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.052689

Longitude: -120.467159

Elevation

4,700 feet

Directions

22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road and 25 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2.

Parking

All vehicles must be kept in the unit’s central parking areas. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

There is no water available at the campground.  Please bring your own drinking water or a water filter. Camping fees have been reduced by 50% to compensate for the inconvenience.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Other Amenities

Toilet Type: Flush toilets in Unit #1.  Vault toilet in Unit #2 

Showers = No

Grills = Yes

Fire Rings = Yes

Bear Boxes = Yes

Hookups = No

Picnic area = No

Dump Station Nearby  = No
 

Last updated May 27th, 2025