Campground

Meadow Camp Campground

Plumas National Forest, California

About this campground

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.

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.

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Latitude
39.931750° N
Longitude
121.042427° W
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Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 0 campers

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Equestrian sites
  • Standard campsites

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Picnic table
  • FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
  • Water hookupsCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Not separately published

Recreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

The official source does not publish a separate activity list.

Amenities and facility features

  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

6 sites
Equipment
Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Horse, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
40 ft
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Management

4 sites
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Base site allowance
• This campground will be managed by staff from May 16th, weather permitting, until September 28th
Maximum published vehicles
2 vehicles per site
Food storage
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
Fire and stove use
Meadow Camp Campground's official facility record states: This campground has been improved and provides these convienences: a picnic table, fire pit and vault toilet.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Oct 31, 2026
Next release
Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
Next book-through date
May 22, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 31, 2026

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Standard Non-Electric$15——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$15——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027Standard Non-Electric$15——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$15——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028Management$0——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028Standard Non-Electric$15——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028Management$0——
Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$15——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Did you know... that your campground fees come directly back to the Plumas National Forest? Fees Pay for: - Toilet paper - Maintaining and pumping vault toilets - Annual maintenance - Staff costs for site maintenance - Information signs and kiosks - Campground upgrades: bear storage containers, picnic tables, and fire rings
  • Paying for a site $15 is the standard daily rate - Two ways to pay:        - Cash or check:            - Use and fill out the provided fee envelope located at the information board by site 1-3            - Tear off the envelope tab and place it on your site post             - Put the envelope in the fee tube   - Scan the QRcode            - Load the RECREATION.gov app to your smart device before you get to the campsite            - Scan the QRcode at the campsite and complete the registration on the app (this works when your phone is offline)            - Use a fee envelope and fill out the tab to place it on your site post             - IMPORTANT: This method is only good for one day. Each day you stay you must resubmit a payment with the QRcode
  • Water is not provided at this campground
  • Trash services are not provided. Pack out all of your trash!!!
  • 14 days is the stay limit in ALL Plumas National Forest Campgrounds
  • This campground is managed by the Mount Hough Ranger Station 39696 Hwy 70, Quincy, CA 95971 530-283-0555

Getting there & contact

Facility contact

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Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Meadow Camp CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Meadow Camp CampgroundMeadow Camp Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Meadow Camp Campground — campground rulesThe Dyrt community reports — Meadow Camp Campground — Plumas National ForestRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory