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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAvoid 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
Campground seasonal operations span May through October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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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- 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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