Pass Creek Campground
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pass Creek Campground is located on scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Pass Creek 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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Pass Creek Campground sits on scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, offering excellent boating, fishing, and water sports opportunities. Google reviewers praise the quiet lakeside location and attentive camp host.
Wildlife alert: California Spotted Owl, Snowshoe Hare, Mule Deer, Common Merganser, Canada Goose, Sierra Garter Snake, Mountain Garter Snake, and California Mountain Kingsnake have been documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Pass Creek Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available Rainbow and brown trout fishing available at Jackson Meadow Reservoir
Skip Pass Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups. You want to camp outside May-October. You prefer developed amenities beyond basic facilities.
Best time to visit Pass Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: East Meadow Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Little Lasier Meadows Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Woodcamp Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Findley Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pass Creek Campground
Cell signal at Pass Creek 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.
Pass Creek Campground is located on scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Pass Creek 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 popular federal campground
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available
Rainbow and brown trout fishing available at Jackson Meadow Reservoir
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 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. Turn at the Pass Creek Campground sign.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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