Truckee, CA

Alpine Meadow Campground

Mountain viewsAlpineOff the beaten pathHikingFishingPaddling (kayak / canoe / SUP)Mountain bikingVault toiletsDrinkable waterAmphitheater

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. Martis Creek area features hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and catch and release trout fishing.

Recreation

Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, walking, bicycling, picnicing. And of course camping.

Facilities

Vault toilets, potable water available at campground entrance, ampitheater.

Natural Features

Mountains, alpine valley, pine trees, lake, wild animals.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Northstar, Reno, Virginia City

Charges & Cancellations

As per Recreation.gov policy.

Typical weather

Martis Creek Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Martis Creek Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.36°JJanuary: average water temperature 36°F38°FFebruary: average water temperature 38°F41°MMarch: average water temperature 41°F45°AApril: average water temperature 45°F48°MMay: average water temperature 48°F55°JJune: average water temperature 55°F62°JJuly: average water temperature 62°F63°AAugust: average water temperature 63°F60°SSeptember: average water temperature 60°F50°OOctober: average water temperature 50°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F38°DDecember: average water temperature 38°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 47 field-sample stations

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