East Meadow Campground

A very pretty venue. Campsites well placed and mostly level enough. We were there mid-week and campground was maybe 10% occupied even though all the sites had reserved signs mostly for the time we were there. Also no camp host which isn't a big deal but probably part of the reason for all of those reserved but unoccupied sites, no one's checking on reservations vs occupants. Another problem is that even if someone cancelled in a timely manner they only get back about 1/2 of the original cost so many probably don't bother.

Good paved road (except a rough section right off 89). No cell service. Restroom in good condition. Site 8 has a decent amount of room but the ground towards site 10 is rough for a tent. Hard to find a suitable spot except close to the fire ring. Not a lot of delineation to separate from the site behind. Lots of water spigots around. No camp host/no firewood for sale when we went.

Good paved road (except a rough section right off 89). No cell service. Restroom in good condition. Site 8 has a decent amount of room but the ground towards site 10 is rough for a tent. Hard to find a suitable spot except close to the fire ring. Not a lot of delineation to separate from the site behind. Lots of water spigots around. No camp host/no firewood for sale when we went.

The campground and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. It was my maiden voyage in my new (first time owner) RV and the site was wide enough for easy parking and was level so there was no issues with gravity 😎

The sites were clean and big enough to enjoy with the whole crew. Very convenient to the water, the restrooms and spigots of water. I will always return. It’s out of the way but close enough to the city you feel like you’re in the distant wilderness but close enough to civilization if you get the homesick feel. Wonderful. Ten out of ten. WOULD RECOMMEND! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Many campsites have a nice view of the reservoir.

Logging activity on nearby privated land can be loud and logging trucks frequent the road leading to the reservoir. The size of the trucks and their speed creates hazardous condition on the narrow Forest Service road.

Unfortunately the potable water system is unreliable and it appears restrooms are often closed due to water system failures. Restroom replaced by portables that less than optimal.

You pay the same nightly price regardless of the status of the potable water system. Not entirely fair treatment.

Making the reservation was so easy and convenient. We love the campground. It was beautiful and well kept.

Nice place, quiet and camping spots were large. Other guests were polite and campground was very peaceful. Water went out day before we arrived so we had porta potties and no water source, which is why I’m giving it 4 stars vs 5.

I have been going to the East Meadows campground for over twenty years. The water has been off numerous times during those years and portable toilets were always brought in. We knew the water was going to be off and were prepared for it. The camp host was great and could do nothing about the lack of toilets. There was one full, stinky vault toilet for the entire campground to use for the six days during my stay. The Forest service cleaning crew did a horrible job of cleaning and would not contact their supervisor even when I offered use of my satellite phone. I contacted the Forest service in Sierra City on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to make the aware of the situation. I believe I spoke with a person named Scott who sounded concerned but said his boss was on vacation. I even called the Health department as people were lined up to use the one available bathroom. Unbelievable on this day and age that nothing was done and campers were literally using the woods to go relive themselves as the smell was intolerable in the one bathroom. Really as sad situation especially when the Forest service was well aware of the problem and did nothing until portable toilets were finally delivered on Saturday the the 10th of August, They let over 70 people use one disgusting tpi let for at least the six days I was there. No excuse for the way we were treated . Of course I don’t expect any reimbursement From an agency as irresponsible as the local Forest service.

Nice lake and campground with a lot of shade. Unfortunately, we got informed of a water outage in effect for the whole campground a day before our reservation. Had to share one vault toilet with the other campers infested with flies and wasps. Then, first day of camping, all campfires got forbidden... Please keep that in mind if you plan your visit in August. And no phone services unless you drive 45 min towards Truckee, so you will never get their emails to inform you about fire restrictions.