Pass Creek Campground
PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Part of 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.
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.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.
Nearby Attractions
Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized area, Bowman corridor lakes, camping, and hiking. PCT access on the east side of the lake.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 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.
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
- Water Sports - Water Sports
- Hunting - Hunting
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
- Canoeing - Canoeing
- Swimming - Swimming
- Water Access - Water Access
- Water Skiing - Water Skiing
- Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
- Water Activities - Water Activities
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 530-265-8861
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT317 SOUTH LINCOLN ST (HWY 89)
PO BOX 95
SIERRAVILLE, CA 96126
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 014, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, 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 018, 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 013, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, 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 010, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
