Middle Creek Campground is along the creek between Upper Blue Lake and Lower Blue Lake. Campsites are nestled among the trees and rocks. Middle Creek Campground is 1 mile beyond Lower Blue Lake Campground.
Middle Creek Campground has only 5 campsites, but across the road in the Middle Creek Expansion Area are an additional 35 campsites. The campsites at Middle Creek can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Most campsites are first-come, first-served, but a few may be reserved. Reservations can be made online as late as 3 days prior to arrival. A 2-night stay is required for those arriving on Friday or Saturday.
Blue Lakes are owned by the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, which oversees the campgrounds. Blue Lakes Road leaves Highway 88 in the Hope Valley on the east side of Carson Pass. A 12-mile drive leads to the cluster of lakes which includes Upper and Lower Blue Lakes as well as Twin Lakes, Meadow Lake, and a number of other smaller lakes. An unimproved boat ramp is nearby.
| Middle Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Middle Creek Campground Location: | 13 miles off Highway 88 at Hope Valley |
| Elevation: | 8,150 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 123 miles |
| Campground Open: | Mid-June through mid-October
Opening date is heavily dependent on snow removal along Blue Lakes Rd. - Alpine County Current Road Conditions |
| Number of Sites: | 5 at Middle Creek 35 campsites in Expansion Area |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($5 for extra vehicle) |
| Maximum Length RV/trailer: | 30 feet at Middle Creek 45 feet at the Expansion Area |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended. $2 per night |
| American Land & Leisure | (916) 386-5164 |
| Reservations at Middle Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Middle Creek Campground and Middle Creek Expansion reservations are available for camping dates from July through mid-September for some sites. Most sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | See PG&E's Reservation Information below |
| ADA Accessible Sites: | #21, 23, 43, 51 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #22 (close to creek) Expansion area: #29, 31 |
| Fees: | $25 per night |
| Reservations: | PG&E Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2;00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM |
| Middle Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills, bear-proof food storage boxes |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Campground Map: | Middle Creek Campground Map |
| Attractions near Middle Creek Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
April 15, 2025, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates of one week or longer
April 22, 2025, 8:00 AM Reseervations become available for camping dates of less than one week.
Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.
Middle Creek Expansion Campground
When making reservations for Lower Twin Lake Campground be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
Middle Creek Campground
While staying at Middle Creek Campground in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest on the east side of Carson Pass, you will find many wonderful places to explore.
Check for any campground updates at P G & E Campgrounds.
