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Meadowview Campground

Meadowview Campground is located in Stanislaus National Forest, CA, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open meadows. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic trails of Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the serene waters of Lake Alpine.

Description

National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest

__Meadowview Campground is situated in the Pinecrest Basin approximately one mile from the Pinecrest Lake Day Use Area and mile off of Highway 108 and the Summit Ranger Station. Campers are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. It has 100 camping sites, each of which has a metal stove/ fire pit and a table. Roads and parking areas, which vary in length, are paved. Water hydrants are located to serve several sites. All restrooms have flush toilets and sinks. This campground fills nightly on weekends and many weekdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It is recommended that you arrive early in the day if you plan to find an available site.

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Location

Meadowview Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

Off Dodge Ridge Road near Pinecrest Campground within the Pinecrest Recreation Area.

Coordinates

38.1881 N
120.0031 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Sep. 24, 2023

Was lit

Pretty fire if you ask me 😆😁

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

2.5 to be exact

This place is barely worth the fee. Overall the grounds are neglected, bathrooms are sketchy, and sites are crammed together. Traffic noise from CA108 is also a bumr. But it is 5500' up in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest, so it's got that going for it... 2.5/5

  • Review photo of Meadowview Campground by Gurn B., June 26, 2018
  • Review photo of Meadowview Campground by Gurn B., June 26, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Meadowview Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.