Campground

Woodcamp Campground

Tahoe National Forest, California

About this campground

Woodcamp Campground is located on 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 western shore in a forest of pine and fir trees.

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Latitude
39.485556° N
Longitude
120.547778° W
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Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites

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
  • ADA access
  • 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
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 42 ft
  • Back-in sitesCommunity 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.

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Overview

Woodcamp Campground is located on the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking.

Woodcamp Campground is operated by Nevada Irrigation District in cooperation with the Tahoe National Forest.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush and vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Recreation

Jackson Meadow 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 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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized area, Bowman corridor lakes, camping, and hiking. PCT access on the east side of the lake.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Swimming SiteSwimming
  • Water SportsWater Skiing
  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • BoatingCanoeing
  • 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
  • Accessible Trails
  • Boat Ramp
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Host
  • Paved Sites
  • Self Pay Station
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

20 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Car, RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
42 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
6 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
1 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Food storage
Woodcamp 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
Woodcamp Campground's official facility record states: The campground offers several single-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
Feb 1, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
Next book-through date
Aug 1, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 12, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonJun 26, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026Standard Non-Electric$24——
Peak SeasonAug 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027Standard Non-Electric$24——
Peak SeasonAug 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028Standard Non-Electric$24——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • One vehicle included with 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 make payment at fee tube located near the 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.
  • 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 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

From Interstate 80, exit onto Highway 89 in Truckee. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west for 18 miles, to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Cross over the dam and continue to the junction. Turn left and continue to the Woodcamp Recreation Area.

Facility contact

530-265-8861

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Woodcamp CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Woodcamp CampgroundWoodcamp Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Woodcamp Campground — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Woodcamp CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory