Jackson Boat-in 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
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 0.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 65.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.4989, -120.5429
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Jackson Point Campground is a boat-in only campground located on the east side of Jackson Meadow Reservoir, approximately 1/2 mile southwest of the Pass Creek Boat ramp. Jackson Meadow Reservoir is a gorgeous high elevation lake with good fishing. Part of the Pacific Crest Trail passes along the east side of the reservoir. Snow pack determines when the campground opens. The only water source is from the reservoir - purify before drinking.
From the USFS.
Is Jackson Boat-in Campground free?
No. Jackson Boat-in Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Jackson Boat-in Campground?
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 1/2 mile south west of Pass Creek Boat Ramp by boat access only.
Nearby
- Pass Creek Campground Annex0.6 mi
- EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND0.6 mi
- PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND0.6 mi
- WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND1.0 mi
- FIR TOP CAMPGROUND1.0 mi
- FINDLEY CAMPGROUND1.1 mi
- LITTLE LASIER MEADOWS CAMPGROUND1.6 mi
- Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp1.6 mi
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station0.7 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water65.8 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
