Meadow Camp Campground

About this campsite

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555.

Location

Meadow Camp Campground•CA

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Common questions about Meadow Camp Campground

Can you book Meadow Camp Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Meadow Camp Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Meadow Camp Campground?

Meadow Camp Campground sits in CA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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within 50km

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