State Park
Pass Creek Campground
Tahoe National Forest · Sierraville, CA
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- Address:Sierraville, CA
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
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Pass Creek Campground
Trail
Sawmill Lake to Feeley Lake via Grouse Ridge to Lindsey Lake to Crooked Lake Trail
California
13.2 mi2,913 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Grouse Ridge Trail
California
5.1 mi2,497 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Penner Lake
California
8.8 mi1,975 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Faucherie Lake Waterfalls
California
1.1 mi135 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Lacey Meadows via Webber Lake Road
California
6.6 mi653 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Loves Falls Trail
California
2.1 mi755 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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