Pass Creek Campground

Tahoe National Forest

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.

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.

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 pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.

• Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.

• Utility hookups, showers and telephone 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).

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• 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 single 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 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.

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.

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

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Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site 004, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric

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