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Meadow Knolls Group Camp
7 mi north of Kingvale, CA · AT&T 4G
About Meadow Knolls Group Camp
Meadow Knolls Group Campground is located on Meadow Lake. This is a beautiful high elevation lake at 7500 feet. Enjoy the views while boating, swimming or riding the nearby OHV trails. It is a popular spot for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. Two group sites with space for 25 people each are provided. There are no hookups or showers at this campground.
- Fees: $25 per site $3 for extra vehicle $1 for pets
- Season: July 1 – September 19
- Managed by: USFS - Tahoe National Forest
- Where: 7 mi north of Kingvale, CA · 39.41996, -120.48265
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 843-032 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | |
| Johnson #1 | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Fordyce Jeep Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 11.8 mi |
| Short Connector | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Excelsior Mine Spur | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Beyers Lake | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 42 mi.
Dump station: 9.5 mi
Water fill-up: 16.5 mi