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Martis Creek Lake
Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. The Martis Creek area features hiking, biking, canoeing/kayaking and trout fishing.
RecAreaDirections
From Interstate 80, take Hwy 267 south toward Lake Tahoe. Martis Creek Lake is 3 miles south of I-80 on the left.
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Permits info
Direction
West on Whitney Portal Rd from Lone pIne to Horseshoe Meadows rd to roads end.
Important Information
DOWNLOAD AREA MAP FOR THIS TRAIL:Click Here.
You do not need a reservation for trips starting at a non quota trail unless you will end the trip at Mt Whitney. Contact Inyo National Forest for information about walk in permits for non quota trails.
Golden Trout Wilderness Regulations ApplyUSFS Webpage for: Trail Pass.
Long Description
Trail Pass Trail provides access to the heart of the Golden Trout wilderness. Approximately 0.3mfrom the Cottonwood Pass trailhead at Horseshoe Meadows, Trail Pass splits from the Cottonwood Pass trail and turns south to cross the Pacific Crest Trail and Mulkey Meadow. Along the way to Ramshaw andTunnel Meadow small streams meander through tree-rimmed meadows with many options for loop trips of various lengths. The trail is popular for hiking and horseback riding. Different quotas apply to other trails starting from Horseshoe Meadows. Please refer to the area map for trail names.
Facilities
Alpine Meadow Campground Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. Martis Creek area features hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and catch and release trout fishing.
Recreation
Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, walking, bicycling, picnicing. And of course camping.
Facilities
Vault toilets, potable water available at campground entrance, ampitheater.
Natural Features
Mountains, alpine valley, pine trees, lake, wild animals.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Northstar, Reno, Virginia City
Charges & Cancellations
As per Recreation.gov policy.
