Sierraville, CA

Pass Creek Campground

BasecampLakesideMountain viewsForestHikingFishingSwimmingPaddling (kayak / canoe / SUP)Motor-boatingHuntingFlush toiletsVault toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPicnic tableBoat launch / Ramp

Availability

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About this spot

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.

Nearby Attractions

Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized area, Bowman corridor lakes, camping, and hiking. PCT access on the east side of the lake.

Typical weather

Jackson Meadow Reservoir

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Jackson Meadow Reservoir, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F37°FFebruary: average water temperature 37°F40°MMarch: average water temperature 40°F45°AApril: average water temperature 45°F52°MMay: average water temperature 52°F60°JJune: average water temperature 60°F68°JJuly: average water temperature 68°F67°AAugust: average water temperature 67°F60°SSeptember: average water temperature 60°F52°OOctober: average water temperature 52°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

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