Woodcamp Campground
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
Woodcamp Campground is located on the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking. Woodcamp Campground is operated by Nevada Irrigation District in cooperation with the Tahoe National Forest.Jackson Meadow Reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing.
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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Woodcamp Campground sits on scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, offering excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and water sports. Reviewers praise the beautiful wooded setting, low light pollution for stargazing, and easy walking distance to the reservoir.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California Spotted Owl, Cooper's Hawk, California Mountain Kingsnake, Sierra Garter Snake, Common Merganser, Cliff Swallow, and Snowshoe Hare present in the area.
Insider tips for Woodcamp Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. About 1 mile of dirt road required from Highway 89; mostly paved approach otherwise. Bring a self-contained RV or tent — no hookups available at sites.
Skip Woodcamp Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at this campground.. You prefer improved road access — final approach includes gravel/dirt road..
Best time to visit Woodcamp Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Fir Top Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Findley Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), East Meadow Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Little Lasier Meadows Campground (SIERRAVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Woodcamp Campground
Cell signal at Woodcamp 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.
Woodcamp Campground is located on the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking. Woodcamp Campground is operated by Nevada Irrigation District in cooperation with the Tahoe National Forest.Jackson Meadow Reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
About 1 mile of dirt road required from Highway 89; mostly paved approach otherwise.
Bring a self-contained RV or tent
no hookups available at sites.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 80, exit onto Highway 89 in Truckee. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west for 18 miles, to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Cross over the dam and continue to the junction. Turn left and continue to the Woodcamp Recreation Area.
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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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