New Spicer Meadows

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 72 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites57
Sites Accepting RVs57
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites57
Max RV Length72 ft
Pull-Through Sites3
Back-In Sites51
SurfacePaved

Location

38.406485, -120.000286

Photos

Group Site Fire Pit Area

Description

Overview

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.

Recreation

  • Camping
  • fishing
  • non-motorized water activies

Directions

Located nine miles southeast of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road (7N01), a winding paved route where safe travel speeds average 20-30 mph.

Details

ReservableYes

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