EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 530-265-8861
- Nearest dump station
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 0.4 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 65.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.5008, -120.5325
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview East Meadow Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides for a great base camp, allowing visitors to enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. East Meadow Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation The adjacent 1,000-acre lake offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout. A boat ramp is located at Pass Creek Campground. A designated swim beach is nearby. The lake is an irrigation source, meaning its level will drop as the season progresses. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. It is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides opportunities for viewing wildlife. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area. Facilities The campground offers single- and double-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flushing and Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Natural Features Jackson Meadow Reservoir is situated in a rolling forested valley, where visitors are awarded beautiful views of the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.
From the USFS.Official page
Is EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND free?
No. EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND?
From Bowman Lake: Continue on Bowman Lake Road until you reach the south shore of Jackson Meadow Reservoir (about 5 miles on a rough road). Continue on to North Shore on Forest Road 7. From Truckee: Drive 17 miles north on Hwy 89. Turn left at Little Truckee Summit on Forest Road 7. Continue 16 miles west to Jackson Meadow Reservoir. Campground is on the north east shore of the reservoir. From Sierraville: Drive 11 miles south on Hwy 89. Turn right at Little Truckee Summit on Forest Road 7. Continue 16 miles west to Jackson Meadow Reservoir. Campground is on the north east shore of the reservoir.
What are the rules at EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND?
All camping must be withindesignated campsitesin Jackson Meadow Recreation Area. Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfire
Nearby
- PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND0.2 mi
- Pass Creek Campground Annex0.3 mi
- Jackson Boat-in Campground0.6 mi
- LITTLE LASIER MEADOWS CAMPGROUND1.1 mi
- Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp1.2 mi
- WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND1.3 mi
- FIR TOP CAMPGROUND1.4 mi
- FINDLEY CAMPGROUND1.6 mi
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station0.4 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water65.6 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
