Sierraville, CA

East Meadow Campground

BasecampLakesideMountain viewsForestHikingFishingSwimmingPaddling (kayak / canoe / SUP)Motor-boatingMountain bikingHuntingWildlife watchingFlush toiletsVault toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPicnic table

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

East Meadow Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides for a great base camp, allowing visitors to enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. East Meadow Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

The adjacent 1,000-acre lake 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. The lake is an irrigation source, meaning its level will drop as the season progresses. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. It is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides opportunities for viewing wildlife. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers single- and double-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flushing and Vault toilets and drinking water are also 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 of the lake, in a forest of pine and fir trees. Some sites have a view of the lake, and boats can be moored nearby.

Contact Info

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

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°F39°FFebruary: average water temperature 39°F43°MMarch: average water temperature 43°F48°AApril: average water temperature 48°F55°MMay: average water temperature 55°F63°JJune: average water temperature 63°F69°JJuly: average water temperature 69°F68°AAugust: average water temperature 68°F61°SSeptember: average water temperature 61°F52°OOctober: average water temperature 52°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

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