Established Camping

Pass Creek Campground

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Depending on access upon snowmelt, hazard tree removal needs, and the water system we will do everything we can to open as soon as possible but we are approaching this coming season with a bit of caution to avoid having to cancel reservations.

Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival.

About

National Forest

Tahoe National Forest

Overview

Pass Creek Campground is located on scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Pass Creek Campground 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 along the east side of the lake. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Facilities

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

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 in a dense 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.

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For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Big Rig Friendly

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Ron G.

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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2023

Great Lil Campground

Great little campground near the reservoir. Smaller & quieter than East Meadows Campground to the southeast (at least during our stay). Smaller sights, tighter turns would make Class A driving nervous. There is an overflow area for Class A’s & larger toy haulers. Mosquitoes weren’t too bad as of 08/04/2023

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Location

Pass Creek Campground is located in California

Directions

Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 exit. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Turn at the Pass Creek Campground sign.