About East Meadow Campground
Number of accommodations: 43
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (104)
What Guests Are Saying
East Meadow Campground offers beautiful views, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for camping enthusiasts. Many guests appreciated the cleanliness of the campground and restrooms, as well as the friendly camp host. However, some challenges arose, such as restrictions on campfires and occasional water outages, which impacted the overall experience for some visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
East Meadow Campground offers beautiful views, well-maintained facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for camping enthusiasts. Many guests appreciated the cleanliness of the campground and restrooms, as well as the friendly camp host. However, some challenges arose, such as restrictions on campfires and occasional water outages, which impacted the overall experience for some visitors.
Review Summary
Paula W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 28/29, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Love East Meadows campground but pretty disappointed the hosts can’t put soap in the bathrooms.
Linda A
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
We love relaxing at the lake as well as kayaking, swimming, and paddle boarding. At the end of the day we enjoy cooking over the campfire and following that with a walk around the loop of the campground!
Veva M
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
great place to camp with the family, great lake for fishing. beautiful area to explore.
Fabian G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
incredibly beautiful mountain setting
Jason P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Great place to camp. Been going to JM for almost 40 years now.
Frank L
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Sites were nice and clean, restrooms were great.
Shari d
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay very much,it was clean and quiet.
Eric S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
This campground has everything I want. Water right there. Hiking right there. Out in the middle of nowhere - yup!
Claudia F
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
It was very pretty and the site was spacious.
Ronald B
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
since NID took over the maintenance and care of the campground it has steadily improved, the hosts are always polite, the bathrooms are clean, very nice to stay there
Location East Meadow Campground
Address:
Sierraville Ranger District , 317 South Lincoln St (Hwy 89) , Po Box 95
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States
Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles, to the turnoff for Jackson Meadows. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Turn into the campground at the Pass Creek Campground sign.
East Meadow Campground is accessible via California State Route 89, which is approximately 15 miles to the east. Additionally, US Highway 40 is about 20 miles to the south.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5008 / -120.533
Elevation: 1859 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- One vehicle included with single site reservation and two vehicles included in double site reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.
- Utility hookups, showers, telephones and cell phone service are not available at the campground.
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierraville Ranger District (530) 994-3401 (voice), (530) 994-3521 (TDD).
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Please follow directions to the campground as listed; do not rely on your GPS.
- 6 people and 2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
