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About East Meadow Campground
Number of accommodations: 43
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
Fishing
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
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 (131)
What Guests Are Saying
East Meadow Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful location with well-maintained sites and easy access to the lake, making it ideal for swimming and paddle boarding. However, recent issues with water availability and restroom closures have impacted the overall experience, along with concerns about noise and site management due to the absence of a camp host. While many campers appreciate the campground's charm and atmosphere, consistent maintenance and communication about amenities are needed for improvement.
What Guests Are Saying
East Meadow Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful location with well-maintained sites and easy access to the lake, making it ideal for swimming and paddle boarding. However, recent issues with water availability and restroom closures have impacted the overall experience, along with concerns about noise and site management due to the absence of a camp host. While many campers appreciate the campground's charm and atmosphere, consistent maintenance and communication about amenities are needed for improvement.
Review Summary
Fabian G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
incredibly beautiful mountain setting
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.
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!
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.
Danny M
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
We camp here a lot, and it's usually good. We know it's a popular spot, so we expect a noisy time. This time was fun, but the camp hosts seemed to not care at all about how rowdy the campers got. They parked in the spots designated for our campground, and we were forced to park at the entrance to the campground with our kayaks at risk of being stolen. We will probably camp elsewhere from now on.
Monica T
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
The camp host was very friendly and helpful. I asked about where to locate the junction for the PCT southbound. We had a beautiful hike for specular vista of the area. Campsite was clean. I didn't use the bathrooms since I have an RV. I did find a short trail down to the lake, but that isn't marked. Only suggestion is to mark that trail which is located by the lower numbered campsites.
Dale L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. Close to the lake.
Dennis M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
great campgrounds
John B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Host would not enforce the social distancing rules. Group campsites had anywhere from 10 to 20 people at one time and not social distancing. Host would speed around in company truck oblivious to the numerous children out riding bicycles.
William C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
No one is making campers follow the rules. A boat was in overflow parking, cars and truck were parked with half their width blocking the paved road. Trash cans were overflowing. The camper across from us ran their generator all day up till 10pm.One site had 5 vehicles at it. A double site had 8 vehicles and 10 tents. A boat was tied up at the dock for days. No fish in 13 days, what happened? Please change quiet time to 8pm not 10pm. We have camped at Jackson Meadows(JM) for 21 years and this is the first time no one was catching fish and no rules were followed. I hope you can return JM to what it was.
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.
Elevation: 1859 feet
24 mi drive to downtown Sierraville (about 38 min)
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: September 6, 2026
