New Spicer Meadows
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 54 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
55 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 51 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 3 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 4 | Family Campground | Standard | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||||
| 5 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 39 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 6 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 52 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 7 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| 8 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 69 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 9 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 12 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 54 | Paved | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 13 | Family Campground | Standard | Back-in | 56 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 72 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 8, 9 are listed accessible |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Located nine miles southeast of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road (7N01), a winding paved route where safe travel speeds average 20-30 mph.
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 38.28° N, 120.09° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
45 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Recreation
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- non-motorized water activies
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at New Spicer Meadows?
Sites at New Spicer Meadows are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at New Spicer Meadows?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does New Spicer Meadows have?
57 sites, including 54 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at New Spicer Meadows?
The longest site here provides 72 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at New Spicer Meadows?
Yes, pets are allowed at New Spicer Meadows. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at New Spicer Meadows?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at New Spicer Meadows?
Sites 8 and 9 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at New Spicer Meadows?
Camping The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation