Findley Campground
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Findley Campground offers a quiet, scenic base camp alongside Jackson Meadow Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest with excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming. Real campers praise its peaceful atmosphere, clear water, and spacious sites with bear boxes and fire pits.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present — all sites have bear boxes. Also verify presence of Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Sierra Garter Snake, and California Mountain Kingsnake in the area.
Insider tips for Findley Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 14 sites. Avoid site 06 according to camper reports. Access via 2.4-mile easy dirt road is car-friendly; alternatively take Highway 89 if concerned about road conditions. All sites include bear boxes, fire pits, picnic tables, and drinking water access.
Skip Findley Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require cellular service — no service reported.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Findley Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Fir Top Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), East Meadow Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Little Lasier Meadows Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Wild Plum (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Findley Campground
Cell signal at Findley Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 14 sites.
Avoid site 06 according to camper reports.
Access via 2.4-mile easy dirt road is car-friendly; alternatively take Highway 89 if concerned about road conditions.
All sites include bear boxes, fire pits, picnic tables, and drinking water access.
Official operating season per verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North 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. Proceed across the dam and continue on a paved/gravel road for approximately four miles. Turn left at the Woodcamp Recreation Area sign and proceed to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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