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Spicer Meadow Sno-Park

This state-managed sno-park requires a $40 seasonal pass for winter access and allows overnight camping in vehicles during snow season. The facility sits in a plowed parking lot with pit toilets and two-bar T-Mobile cell service, primarily serving families for snow play activities.

Located 10 miles south of Bear Valley Resort for downhill skiing and close to cross-country trails, the site accommodates various winter recreation including snowmobiling and dog sledding. Weekday visits typically see lighter crowds, with the lot clearing out after dark when day-use families depart. Summer camping permissions remain unclear, and camping outside vehicles is prohibited year-round.

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Spicer Meadow Sno-Park is located in California

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38.42818095771625 N
120.07732432645811 W

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David W.

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Reviewed Jan. 10, 2026

California Sno-Park for boondocking near Bear Valley CA

The Spicer Meadow Sno-Park is primarily a place for families to play in the snow. By purchasing a Sno-Pass ($40 for all Sno-Parks for the season), visitors may spend a couple nights camping during the snow season.

In addition to snow play (family play, XC skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling), the park is a few miles south of Bear Valley Cross Country skiing and about ten miles south of Bear Valley Resort (downhill skiing).

I parked and camped here in my van (with my pass) on January 6 2026. There were families playing in the snow when I arrived just before dark. This was a week day so the parking lot was only half full. I parked well away from where most of the families were playing. Within an hour, my vehicle was the only one in the lot.

The lot had been plowed recently. It was pretty level. The only service was a pit toilet. My T-Mobile service was two bars.

I don't know if camping is permitted in the summer. I'm pretty sure camping OUTSIDE your vehicle is not allowed.

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