FIR TOP 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 · 1.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 65.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.4856, -120.5503
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Fir Top Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. The location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, makes a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities available in the surrounding area, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Fir Top Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest Recreation The reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout. A boat ramp and designated swim beach are located within the recreation area. A half-mile interpretive nature trail wanders through the adjacent Woodcamp Campground. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets and drinking water are 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 western shore in a forest of pine and fir trees. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.
From the USFS.Official page
Is FIR TOP CAMPGROUND free?
No. FIR TOP CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to FIR TOP CAMPGROUND?
Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Hwy 89 north toward Sierraville for 17 miles, to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Proceed across the dam and continue along the paved/gravel road for approximately four miles, to the campground.
Nearby
- WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- FINDLEY CAMPGROUND0.2 mi
- Jackson Boat-in Campground1.0 mi
- EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND1.4 mi
- PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND1.5 mi
- Pass Creek Campground Annex1.5 mi
- Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp1.9 mi
- LITTLE LASIER MEADOWS CAMPGROUND1.9 mi
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station1.7 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water65.3 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.
