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Price
$10/night
Booking
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Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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40.0351, -120.2126
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Learn more about alerts →Families or couples who want a secluded summer base on a mountain river, especially if you've wanted a small campground where even peak-season crowds aren't a concern. The access road is solid, and longtime regulars have been returning here for decades.
Horse campers with larger rigs will find the setup genuinely awkward: sites fit only small bumper-pull trailers, and the corrals are far from camp in a marshy, mosquito-prone area. Anyone who needs cell service or potable water on tap should also plan carefully before booking.
Reference information about Meadow View Family Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><font style="background-color: rgb(250, 248, 223);">This six unit campground is located five miles north of Frenchman Lake. This a family and equestrian campground. This is the only equestrian campground on the Beckwourth District. There is a horse corral across the road from the campground with a table and fire ring.</font></p><p><font style="background-color: rgb(250, 248, 223);">Each campsite has a table, fire ring and food locker. A vault toilet is provided. There is a hand pump with non-potable water. No garbage service is provided.</font></p>
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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Meadow View Family Campground because the high-elevation meadow is warm by day and comfortably cool at night, making it ideal for family-friendly activities and uninterrupted outdoor play. Expect daytime highs roughly 65–80°F (18–27°C) and nighttime lows 35–50°F (2–10°C), with long daylight for hiking, picnics, stargazing, and wildlife viewing. Summer brings the most reliable road access and open facilities, though afternoons can produce brief thunderstorms and — Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February
Overview states summer is best season: warm days, cool nights, family-friendly conditions.
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