New Spicer Meadows
Stanislaus National Forest
New Spicer Meadows in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Spicer Reservoir has a surface area of 2,000 acres when full. Maximum speed on the lower portion of the lake is 10 mph; the upper portion, surrounded by the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, is managed for non-motorized uses only. Spicer Reservoir visitors enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground offers 60 family sites and 1 group site. Camping fishing non-motorized water activies
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 17.2 mi away (straight line).
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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at New Spicer Meadows over the last 30 days, on 5 separate days, most of them for stays 3–6 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.
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❓ New Spicer Meadows FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at New Spicer Meadows?
New Spicer Meadows 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 can I get a spot at New Spicer Meadows when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like New Spicer Meadows often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching New Spicer Meadows and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
How often do campsites open up at New Spicer Meadows?
CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at New Spicer Meadows over the last 30 days, on 5 separate days, most of them for stays 3–6 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 New Spicer Meadows a good campground?
New Spicer Meadows holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 14 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at New Spicer Meadows?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at New Spicer Meadows, Verizon rates highest at 0.9 out of 5 from 9 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is New Spicer Meadows located?
New Spicer Meadows is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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