Alpine Meadows Campground (Martis Creek Lake)

Alpine Meadows Campground is located approximately 10 minutes SE of Truckee, California off of State Highway 267 (Brockway Summit) in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Martis Creek Lake Recreation Area. 25 campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Alpine Meadow Campground. Campsites have a paved parking space, picnic table, tent pad(s), fire ring and a barbecue grill. Firewood is available for purchase. Water faucets and vault restrooms with running water are also provided. No electricity is available. A public pay telephone is available. The Martis Creek Wildlife Area, on the west side of Hwy 267, offers a 4.3 mile hiking and biking trail that loops around the valley.  The trail goes along Martis Creek, through conifer forests and open meadows.  Spring wildflower displays are spectacular from late June to early July. The trailhead for the 1400 acre Waddle Ranch Conservation Area is at the end of Martis Dam road. From there you can access miles of forested trails throughout the Conservation area. Picnicking facilities, fishing access, and portable restrooms are available at the Sierra View Recreation Area. Park facilities are closed during the winter months but cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted. Winter parking space is limited.