New Spicer Meadows Campground

Stanislaus National Forest

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As of October 2026, New Spicer Meadows Campground is a campground in Stanislaus National Forest with 9 campsites. New Spicer Meadows Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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people allowed on 7 of 9 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 60

New Spicer Meadows Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at New Spicer Meadows Campground

20222426343545

Standard 8
Group 1

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, horse riding.

All sites at New Spicer Meadows Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps
10/11	Family Campground	Standard	12
20	Family Campground	Standard	6
22	Family Campground	Standard	6
24	Family Campground	Standard	6
26	Family Campground	Standard	6
34	Family Campground	Standard	6
35	Family Campground	Standard	6
45	Family Campground	Standard	6
Group Site	Group Campground	Group	60

About New Spicer Meadows Campground

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

Rules and notices at New Spicer Meadows Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check New Spicer Meadows Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Bears frequent the area; use appropiate food containers

There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this facility

Please Note : One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a $5 per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed; call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds : Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Don't Move Firewood : Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

First Come First Serve sites remain listed as FF for the entire season. They will not show occupied/available as the status of these sites is ever changing. You must be on site at the campground to claim a FF site. No guarantees upon arrival that these FF sites will be avaiable.

There are fees to move from a reserved site to first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy

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New Spicer Meadows Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at New Spicer Meadows Campground?

New Spicer Meadows Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 9 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at New Spicer Meadows Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at New Spicer Meadows 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 New Spicer Meadows Campground have?

New Spicer Meadows Campground has 9 campsites.