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New Spicer Meadows

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.0 (13)
New Spicer Meadows
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

New Spicer Meadows in California has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites Family #10/11, #20, #22, #24, #26, #34, #45
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites Family #35
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Family #26
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Group #Group Site
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Family #20, #22, #24
Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Family #45
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 17.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.2 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.9 midirections →

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.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~316 mi from LAGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆13 ratings
5★6
4★3
3★2
2★2
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.9/4
AT&T0.3/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ 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. 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.

Is New Spicer Meadows a good campground?

New Spicer Meadows holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 13 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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