Woodcamp Campground
Woodcamp Campground is located on the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking. Woodcamp Campground is operated by Nevada Irrigation District in cooperation with the Tahoe National Forest.
The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush and vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
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. Although this is a great feature, you are still responsible for ensuring all your vehicles fit within your driveway as we have extrememly limited overflow parking. Please double check the driveway length before booking your site to ensure that all your vehicles will fit properly.
Need to Know
One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please make payment at fee tube located near the campground entrance if not paid online.
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.
Utility hookups, showers, telephones and cell phone service are not available.
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierraville Ranger District (530) 994-3401 (voice), (530) 994-3521 (TDD).
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Please follow directions to the campground as listed; do not rely on your GPS.
Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
6 people and 2 dogs maximum per site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
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 western shore in a 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.
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 and designated swim beach are located within the recreation area.
A half-mile interpretive nature trail wanders through the campground. 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.
Contact Information
Mailing
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT 317 SOUTH LINCOLN ST (HWY 89) PO BOX 95 SIERRAVILLE CA 96126
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-265-8861
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Interstate 80, exit onto Highway 89 in Truckee. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west for 18 miles, to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Cross over the dam and continue to the junction. Turn left and continue to the Woodcamp Recreation Area.
Available Campsites
- Site 015, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
