Little Lasier Meadows Campground
Little Lasier Meadows Campground is a horse camp near scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, approximately 32 miles north of Truckee, in the Tahoe National Forest. The location provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and hunting. The Pacific Crest Trail passes just half a mile away from the campground. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 11 |
Site guide
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 002 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 003 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 006 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 007 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 008 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 009 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 010 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers equestrian sites for campers with horses. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and hitching racks. A shared horse corral is on-site. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 188 to Highway 89 north to Sierraville. In 14.5 miles turn left onto Forest Road 07, at the Little Truckee Summit. Drive approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 70 and turn left. Cross the steel bridge and turn left, then go one mile to campground entrance on the left.
| Nearest town | Sierraville, California |
| Coordinates | 39.4906° N, 120.5156° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu 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 station | Dump station ↗ | 12.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Upcycled Adventures ↗ | 16.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 34 mi |
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Worth a stop
Jackson Meadows Reservoir and Recreation Area, numerous hiking, biking, and equestrian trails including the Pacific Crest Trail. A connector trail links the campground to the PCT only a half mile away. Milton and Bowman Reservoirs, and the Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area are also nearby.
- 9.2 mi
- 10 miSierra Valley Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
- 11.7 miPacker Lake - Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 12.4 mi
- 13.6 miSalmon Lake -Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miLasier Mdw PCT Tie Trail1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miBald Ridge Loop ↗14.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miMeadow Lake Loop ↗22.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miJackson Meadow-Little Truckee ↗13 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miPass Creek Loop ↗7.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.3 miWoodcamp Ck. Interpret. Trail1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 7.7 miPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
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
Nearby 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 in a grassy meadow surrounded by lodgepole pine and fir trees, at an elevation of 6,511 feet.
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 is located at Pass Creek Campground. A designated swim beach is nearby. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders a half-mile near the campground. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Little Lasier Meadows Campground?
Sites at Little Lasier Meadows 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 Little Lasier Meadows Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Little Lasier Meadows Campground have?
11 sites, including 11 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Little Lasier Meadows Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Little Lasier Meadows Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Little Lasier Meadows Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Little Lasier Meadows 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 Little Lasier Meadows Campground?
Jackson Meadow 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 Little Lasier Meadows Campground?
Sierraville, California. Jackson Meadows Reservoir and Recreation Area, numerous hiking, biking, and equestrian trails including the Pacific Crest Trail.
Source: Getting there
What if Little Lasier Meadows Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are East Meadow Campground (1.1 mi), Pass Creek Campground (1.4 mi), and Woodcamp Campground (1.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby