East Meadow Campground

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.0 (125)

🟢 12 open windows right now — soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1

2 of the last 43 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

East Meadow Campground in California has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND #030–AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND #32/33 next to each othersites #003, #006, #008, #011, #016, #017, #030, #031, #040, #041, #044, #046, #28/29, #32/33

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND #022–AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND #027 next to each othersites #007, #009, #012, #018, #020, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #037, #039, #042

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #013, #015, #019, #021, #043

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND #006–AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND #008 next to each othersites #003, #006, #007, #008, #011, #012, #017, #018, #021, #022, #026, #027, #035, #037, #039, #042, #044, #046

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #038

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #036

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #034

Tue Sep 8 – Fri Sep 113 nightsbook these dates →sites #035

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.3 midirections →

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at East Meadow Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 2–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~397 mi from LA💵 $24–$48/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping

Ratings

3.9★★★★☆131 ratings

5★59

4★34

3★16

2★14

1★8

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.1/4

Verizon0.1/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ East Meadow Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at East Meadow Campground?

East Meadow Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at East Meadow Campground?

Campsite fees at East Meadow Campground run about $24–$48/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at East Meadow Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like East Meadow Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at East Meadow Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at East Meadow Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 2–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is East Meadow Campground a good campground?

East Meadow Campground holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 125 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at East Meadow Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at East Meadow Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 32 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is East Meadow Campground located?

East Meadow Campground is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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