Fir Top Campground

Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (16 reviews)

Season: May through October

Fir Top 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 available in the surrounding area, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Fir Top Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.The campground offers single-family campsites, each e

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fir-top-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir location in Tahoe National Forest offers excellent boating, fishing, hiking, and water sports. Remote and lightly-used campground with clean facilities and clear lake water suitable for swimming.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Snowshoe Hare present; Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Sierra Garter Snake in area. California Spotted Owl and Cooper's Hawk also documented.

Insider tips for Fir Top Campground: Avoid Forest Road 18 from Sacramento area — paved initially but becomes rough near Bowman Lake; high-clearance/4x4 recommended Book early — federal campground fills up despite appearing lightly occupied Bring your own firewood and supplies — no campground host and no on-site vendor for firewood or ice

Skip Fir Top Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You have low-clearance vehicle — Forest Road access can be rough. You're sensitive to insects — campers report heavy insect presence.

Best time to visit Fir Top Campground: May-October — Campground seasonal operations span May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Woodcamp Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Findley Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), East Meadow Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Little Lasier Meadows Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fir Top Campground

Cell signal at Fir Top 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.

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SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA★ 4.1 (16 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Fir Top 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 available in the surrounding area, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Fir Top Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You have low-clearance vehicle — Forest Road access can be rough✕ You're sensitive to insects — campers report heavy insect presence

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Avoid Forest Road 18 from Sacramento area

paved initially but becomes rough near Bowman Lake; high-clearance/4x4 recommended

Book early

federal campground fills up despite appearing lightly occupied

Bring your own firewood and supplies

no campground host and no on-site vendor for firewood or ice

Best: May-October

Campground seasonal operations span May through October

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear and Snowshoe Hare present; Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Sierra Garter Snake in area. California Spotted Owl and Cooper's Hawk also documented.

Location

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Getting there →

Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north toward Sierraville for 17 miles, to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Proceed across the dam and continue along the paved/gravel road for approximately four miles, to the campground.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Fir Top Campground cost per night?+
Fir Top Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Fir Top Campground open?+
Fir Top Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fir Top Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Fir Top Campground?+
Fir Top Campground can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fir Top Campground?+
Fir Top Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fir Top Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fir Top Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fir Top Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Fir Top Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$24 /night★ 4.1 (16)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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