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A typical scene found while hiking on the trail to Rock Creek in the El Dorado National Forest.
A typical scene found while hiking on the trail to Rock Creek in the El Dorado National Forest. Photo: Wayde Carroll

Martis Creek Reservoir:

This reservoir lies east of Truckee Airport and is easily accessed with nice camping in open sagebrush meadows with a few trees. California Department Fish & Game manages the reservoir as a “Wild Trout Lake.”

700 acres, elevation 5800’.

Boating: No power boats, no boat ramp. Drawn down by late summer.

Fishing: California Department of Fish & Game “Wild Trout Lake” trophy trout fishery for Lahontan cutthroat. Trophy sized German brown and rainbow trout in the two foot range make this what many consider to rank among the best locations in California for these lunkers. Strictly catch and release, barbless artificial lures and flies only.

Alpine Meadow Campground: 25 campsites including 19 trailer spaces, 2 handicap
sites -- reserve handicap sites ahead. This is a fee area.

Campgrounds