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

East Meadow Campground

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov44 sites48 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Monica Reyes - Nevada Irrigation District · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 50 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups44
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 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-in20PavedFull6 / 1Yes
002Back-in34PavedFull6 / 1Yes
003Back-in30PavedFull6 / 1Yes
004Back-in45PavedFull6 / 1Yes
005Back-in39PavedFull6 / 1Yes
006Back-in30PavedFull6 / 1Yes
007Back-in37PavedFull6 / 1Yes
008Back-in27PavedFull6 / 1Yes
009Back-in40PavedFull6 / 1Yes
010Back-in26PavedFull6 / 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 length48 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

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

Season & status

SeasonAugust 1 to October 13
ForestTahoe National Forest
BookingReservations available online at www.recreation.gov six months in advance.
Fees$24 for single site $48 for double site $5 extra vehicle charge per vehicle per night, after first vehicle for single sites and after second vehicle for double sites
RulesOff-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near East Meadow 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, 7 miles from the campground at 5,385 feet, station USC00041018 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. The shaded span is the published season, August 1 to October 13.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townSierraville, California
Coordinates39.5008° N, 120.5325° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    50 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 ↗13.2 mi
Outdoor gearUpcycled Adventures ↗17.9 mi
RV sales & serviceDeMartini RV Sales ↗33.6 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

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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.

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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 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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at East Meadow Campground?

Sites at East Meadow Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations available online at www.recreation.gov six months in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at East Meadow Campground?

$24 for single site $48 for double site $5 extra vehicle charge per vehicle per night, after first vehicle for single sites and after second vehicle for double sites

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at East Meadow Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does East Meadow Campground have?

44 sites, including 44 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at East Meadow Campground?

The longest site here provides 48 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 pets allowed at East Meadow Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at East Meadow Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at East Meadow 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. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at East Meadow Campground?

The adjacent 1,000-acre lake 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 East Meadow Campground?

Sierraville, California.

Source: Getting there

What if East Meadow Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Pass Creek Campground (0.2 mi), Little Lasier Meadows Campground (1.1 mi), and Woodcamp Campground (1.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby