Within Tahoe National Forest, Jackson Point Boat-In Campground provides water-access camping along Stampede Reservoir. The US Forest Service manages this established site, which requires watercraft to reach since no road access exists. Campers must boat across the reservoir to access the open terrain near the shoreline.
The campground sits close to both the lake and a creek, offering immediate water access for fishing and swimming. East Meadow Campground and Pass Creek Campground provide road-accessible alternatives within a mile for those without boats. This site works best for campers with their own watercraft who want lakeside camping away from vehicle traffic.
Description
Jackson Point Campground is a boat-in only campground located on the east side of Jackson Meadow Reservoir, approximately 1/2 mile southwest of the Pass Creek Boat ramp. Jackson Meadow Reservoir is a gorgeous high elevation lake with good fishing. Part of the Pacific Crest Trail passes along the east side of the reservoir. Snow pack determines when the campground opens. The only water source is from the reservoir - purify before drinking.
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Location
Public CampgroundJackson Point Boat-In Campground is located in California
Directions
<p>From Bowman Lake: Continue on Bowman Lake Road until you reach the south shore of Jackson Meadow Reservoir (about 5 miles on a rough road). Continue on to Pass Creek Campground and boat in.</p><p>From Truckee: Drive 17 miles north on Hwy 89. Turn left at Little Truckee Summit on Forest Road 7. Continue 16 miles west to Jackson Meadow Reservoir. Campground is 1/2 mile south west of Pass Creek Boat Ramp by boat access only.</p><p>From Sierraville: Drive 11 miles south on Hwy 89. Turn right at Little Truckee Summit on Forest Road 7. Continue 16 miles west to Jackson Meadow Reservoir. Campground is 1/2 mile south west of Pass Creek Boat Ramp by boat access only.<br /> </p>
Coordinates
39.49635849 N
120.54079097 W
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