Fir Top Campground
FIR TOP CAMPGROUND
Part of Tahoe National Forest
Overview
Fir Top Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. The location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, makes a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities available in the surrounding area, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Fir Top Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush 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 western shore in a forest of pine and fir trees.Recreation
The 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 adjacent Woodcamp 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 Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.Important Notices
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 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 at the campground.
No cell service or telephones available.
- 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.
Notifications and Alerts
Attention: Due to the threat of golden mussels, these boat launches will be closed to motorized watercraft for the 2025 season: 1) Jackson Meadows Reservoir boat launches (Pass Creek and Woodcamp) and 2) Bowman Lake. You may still launch non-motorized watercraft from these boat launches. For more information, about the golden mussel and how to do your part to reduce the threat of introduction, please read below and visit: https://www.nidwater.com/jackson-meadows.
The non-native, highly invasive golden mussel was discovered in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in October 2024. Once established, they can affect flood control by reducing water flow and contribute to harmful algal blooms. Please contact the waterbody you plan to visit for latest information about launching requirements. Since golden mussels and their larval offspring are very small, they may easily go unseen on your watercraft. To keep our favorite lakes and rivers free from this risk, please Clean, Drain, Dry equipment and watercraft before and after entering a waterbody: https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28993
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Canoeing
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
Directions
Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north toward Sierraville for 17 miles, to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Proceed across the dam and continue along the paved/gravel road for approximately four miles, to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 530-265-8861
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT317 SOUTH LINCOLN ST (HWY 89)
PO BOX 95
SIERRAVILLE, CA 96125
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA FIR TOP CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
