Middle Meadows
Middle Meadows is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.05111, -120.46611
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-333-4312
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Middle Meadows
Overview Middle Meadows Campground offers a quiet place to camp, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The campground is isolated from other campgrounds and offers a variety of recreational activities in its vicinity. Its scenic location also provides for beautiful sightseeing, birding and wildlife viewing. Recreation Campers at Middle Meadows enjoy a forested setting and close access to a flowing creek, making it an ideal spot for family trips. Hell Hole Reservoir, located less than 5 miles from the campground, offers a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including boating and fishing. There is a swimming hole that is located just west of Middle Meadows Group Campground about 0.25 miles. Facilities The campground offers two group campsites. The sites can accommodate up to 25 and 50 guests respectively. Each site is equipped with tables, campfire circles and grills. Vault and portable toilets are provided. Bear proof food containers and garbage receptacles are provided at each camp site. Currently, potable water is not available due to contamination problems. Please bring drinking water, containers or water filters. Potable water is available from faucets at Big Meadows Campground, which is located 2.5 miles northeast of Middle Meadows Group Campground. Natural Features Middle Meadows is located along the South Fork of Long Canyon Creek with a heavily wooded surrounding. Forests include large cedar, pine and fir trees and shrubs. Although the campg
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 6.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 462 designated routes (596 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Meadows Group | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Meadows Cg | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Big Meadows Campground | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Hell Hole Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Hell Hole Cg | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Hell Hole Campground | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.