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Pass Creek Campground

Tahoe National Forest · Sierraville, CA

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  • Operator:530-265-8861
  • Address:SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT · Sierraville, CA · 96126
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview 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 by Nevada Irrigation Distriict in cooperation with the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Jackson Meadow Reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout. A boat ramp is located at Pass Creek Campground. A designated swim beach is nearby. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area. Facilities The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flushing and Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features Jackson Meadow Reservoir is situated in a rolling forested valley, where visitors are awarded beautiful views of the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. The campground lies on the northeastern shore in a dense forest of pine and fir trees. Nearby Attractions Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized area, Bowman corridor lakes, camping, and hiking. PCT access on the east side of the lake.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

No Service

Average 0.2 of 4 bars · 60 reports across 3 carriers

Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.1/4

    28 reports

  • AT&T

    No Service

    0.4/4

    19 reports

  • T-Mobile

    No Service

    0.2/4

    13 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (30)

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Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

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Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

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Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 6 guests33 ft
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Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 6 guests35 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 6 guests22 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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Loop AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 6 guests32 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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