Sierraville, CA

Findley Campground

BasecampLakesideMountain viewsForestHikingFishingSwimmingPaddling (kayak / canoe / SUP)Motor-boatingMountain bikingHuntingFlush toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPicnic table

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Findley 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 found in the surrounding area, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Findley Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

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 Woodcamp Recreation Area. A half-mile interpretive nature trail wanders through 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.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flushing 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 of the lake, in a forest of pine and fir trees.

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°F42°MMarch: average water temperature 42°F48°AApril: average water temperature 48°F55°MMay: average water temperature 55°F63°JJune: average water temperature 63°F70°JJuly: average water temperature 70°F69°AAugust: average water temperature 69°F62°SSeptember: average water temperature 62°F53°OOctober: average water temperature 53°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

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