How do I find last-minute availability at Meadow Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Meadow Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Meadow Lake Campground have?

Meadow Lake Campground has 2 campsites.

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Meadow Lake Campground

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho

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Notices from Recreation.gov

No day use parking in campsites.

This campground has 15 first-come, first-served sites, and 2 sites available for advanced reservation.

Reservations are available from July 1st through Labor Day. Camping outside of this date range is first-come, first-served (fee still required, pay onsite) as weather permits.

Road to campground not maintained during winter months. Call Leadore Ranger Station (208-768-2500) for more information on access to campground.

No electric, water or sewer hookups at this campground.

Campground water is only to be used for drinking and cooking; please help us conserve water.

Livestock prohibited in campground.

Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility. This includes packing out fish guts.

Bring reservation confirmation paperwork with you for check-in with campground host.

Click here for more information on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Elevation of gampground is 9,160 feet.

No boat dock or boat ramp. Please carry your boat to the lake to put in the water. The only boat motors allowed are trolling motors.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 24, 2026. Check Meadow Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive daysMaximum stay: 16 daysMinimum stay: 2 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Meadow Lake Campground, read on August 24, 2026.