USDA Forest Service · California
Middle Meadows
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 no hookups
- Season
- May 21 to October 12
- Max RV length
- 25 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,777 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MEADOW SPUR (NFSR 14N28A) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Eldorado National Forest
- Nearest town
- GEORGETOWN
- Address
- 7600 WENTWORTH SPRINGS ROAD, GEORGETOWN, CA, 95634
- Phone
- 530-333-4312
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Wildlife Viewing
2 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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 campground has a primitive, undiscovered feel to it, the serene mountain landscape is well worth the long drive from civilization.
Nearby Attractions
Middle Meadows is located adjacent to Long Canyon Creek for fishing and wading. Hell Hole Reservoir is a short drive north. A boat ramp is available at the reservoir.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 31° | 15° | 60° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 30° | 14° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 31° | 19° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 34° | 12° | 67° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 43° | 30° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 51° | 35° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 59° | 48° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 59° | 52° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 53° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 45° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 38° | 24° | 73° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 33° | 18° | 65° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Big Meadows Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Hell Hole Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- French Meadows · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 63 sites
- Poppy Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Upper Hole Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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