U.S. Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest · Sierraville, CA

Fir Top Campground

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

Reservable · Recreation.gov12 sites45 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Monica Reyes - NID · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 49 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups12
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-inPavedFull6 / 1Yes
002Back-inPavedFull6 / 1Yes
003Back-in35PavedFull6 / 1Yes
004Back-in45PavedFull6 / 1Yes
005Back-in43PavedFull6 / 3Yes
006Back-in43PavedFull6 / 1Yes
007Back-in40PavedFull6 / 1Yes
008Back-in45PavedFull6 / 1Yes
009Back-in38PavedFull6 / 1Yes
010Back-in38PavedFull6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Fir Top Campground30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.1°F averageFebruary: 37.6°F averageMarch: 39.6°F averageApril: 44.1°F averageMay: 51.9°F averageJune: 60.0°F averageJuly: 68.1°F averageAugust: 67.6°F averageSeptember: 63.7°F averageOctober: 53.9°F averageNovember: 44.1°F averageDecember: 36.9°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Bowman Dam, 6 miles from the campground at 5,385 feet, station USC00041018 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 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.

Nearest townSierraville, California
Coordinates39.4856° N, 120.5503° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    49 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗11.9 mi
Outdoor gearUpcycled Adventures ↗17.9 mi
RV sales & serviceDeMartini RV Sales ↗32.2 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Fir Top Campground?

Sites at Fir Top Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Fir Top Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Fir Top Campground have?

12 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Fir Top Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Fir Top Campground?

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Fir Top Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Fir Top Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Fir Top Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Fir Top Campground?

The reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Fir Top Campground?

Sierraville, California.

Source: Getting there

What if Fir Top Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Woodcamp Campground (0.1 mi), Findley Campground (0.2 mi), and East Meadow Campground (1.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby