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Recreation Region: Sierraville Ranger District

East Meadow Campground

The campground offers single and double family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. The campground lies on the northeastern shore of the lake, in a forest of pine and fir trees. Some sites have a view of the lake and boats can be moored nearby. 

General Information

Depending on access upon snowmelt, hazard tree removal needs, and the water system we will do everything we can to open as soon as possible but we are approaching this coming season with caution.

August 1 - October 13

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Federal Recreational Lands Permits are honored on all applicable fees.

Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground. 

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $24 per night
Double Site: $48 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

$24 for single site
$48 for double site
$5 extra vehicle charge per vehicle per night, after first vehicle for single sites and after second vehicle for double sites

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.50102032

Longitude: -120.5325588

Directions

Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles, to the turnoff for Jackson Meadows. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Turn into the campground at the Pass Creek Campground sign. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated September 4th, 2025