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Campground
East Meadow Campground
Tahoe National Forest, California
About this campground
East Meadow Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest.
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.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.500833° N
- Longitude
- 120.532500° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Equestrian sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Paved roads
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 50 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- BoatingCanoeing
- BikingMountain Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Dump station
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Drinking Water
- Food Storage Locker
- Host
- Paved Roads
- Self Pay Station
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
44 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 48 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Allow Mid Stay Modification
- 1
- Max Simultaneous Reservations
- 12 reservations
- Reservation cutoff
- 2 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- East Meadow Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Tahoe National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- East Meadow Campground's official facility record states: The campground offers single- and double-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 12, 2026
- Next release
- Jan 4, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- Jul 4, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 12, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonAug 1, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonAug 1, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJul 4, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJul 4, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJul 18, 2027 – Jul 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJul 18, 2027 – Jul 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonAug 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonAug 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJul 4, 2028 – Jul 17, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJul 4, 2028 – Jul 17, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJul 18, 2028 – Jul 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJul 18, 2028 – Jul 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonAug 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonAug 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $48 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- One vehicle included with single site reservation and two vehicles included in double site reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.
- Utility hookups, showers, telephones and cell phone service are not available at the campground.
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierraville Ranger District (530) 994-3401 (voice), (530) 994-3521 (TDD).
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Please follow directions to the campground as listed; do not rely on your GPS.
- Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
- 6 people and 2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
Getting there & contact
Official 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 contact
530-265-8861