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Meadow Lake Campground

Meadow Lake Campground contains 15 rustic campsites with tables, grills and vault toilets.  Small trailers and campers can be accommodated.   Access to the Fordyce Jeep Trail is nearby.  There are an additional 10 campsites at the Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground.  This reservoir is a recreational facility maintained and operated by Pacific Gas and Electrical Co. (PG&E)

Current Conditions
PG&E Operated. Contact: pge.com/recreation. Opens 7/16/2025

General Information

Informal boat launch
Handicapped accessible

Operated By: PG&E

Number of sites: 15

July 1

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $3 per vehicle per night

$15 per site
$3 for extra vehicle
$1 for pets

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.41717916

Longitude: -120.4954739

Directions


From Truckee: Travel north on Hwy 89 for 17 miles to Forest Road 7. Turn left and travel west to the Meadow Lake turnoff. Turn left on Forest Service Road 86 which becomes Nevada County Road 843 traveling south for approximately 10 miles. Most of the route is paved, but the last few miles are unpaved and becomes very rough.

From Sierraville: Travel south on Hwy 89 for 11 miles to Forest Road 7. Turn right and travel west to the Meadow Lake turnoff. Turn left on Forest Road 86 which becomes Nevada County Road 843 traveling south for approximately 10 miles. Most of the route is paved, but the last few miles are unpaved and becomes very rough.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Winter Sports Winter Sports
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Water Activities Water Activities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated July 29th, 2025