Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to nearby waters at this Forest Service campground in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Little Lasier Meadows operates from late May through mid-October at 24 dollars per night, accommodating RVs up to 40 feet with drive-in access to forested and open sites near creek and lake areas.
The campground provides standard amenities including flush toilets, a dump station, and trash service, with campfires and pets both permitted. Campers can make advance reservations through the Forest Service system. For additional camping options in the region, explore campgrounds near Tahoe National Forest. The setup works well for RV travelers and anglers seeking established facilities with water access in the national forest setting.
Description
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLittle Lasier Meadows Campground is located in California near Sierra City
Directions
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.
Address
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
317 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET (HWY 89)
PO BOX 95
Sierraville, CA 96126
Coordinates
39.490574 N
120.515565 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
