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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
Mukesh J
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
The site was well shaded, good decently level soft surface to pitch the tent. The site backed out to the lake with a trail running downhill to it. Just a short walk to the rest rooms which were kept clean, not lit at night, which is a good thing in my opinion. No flies or mosquitos or racoons, just ground squirrels which never came close to our food.
I am a very light sleeper and typically have a hard time sleeping when camping due to all the nature sounds and critter sounds. But i had a very peaceful sleep with no sounds distrubing my sleep.
No camp host, no fires. Lake was very peaceful as no motorized boats were allowed.
Gregory L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
We were not too happy to find out just days before our camping trip that campfires and charcoal grills were not allowed. Combined with the lake being closed to motorized boats, it was certainly a disappointment, and the campground was nearly empty as a result.
Carol H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Nice location mid week quiet weeks ends busy. No enforcement of leach regulations, no camp host.
Susan S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Been camping there for 40 years and, although the campground has had problems the past several years with closures, restrictions, and water access, this year was great even thoough there was no camp host to keep toilet paper in the restrooms.
Geoffrey P
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Lack of non reservation sites is a problem. Used to always have ability to come without reservations. Lack of camp host is an issue. Garbage dump only at exit is inconvenient. Otherwise, lake was full and sites were clean. very nice.
Frank G
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS 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.
Philip W
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
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.
Philip W
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
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.
Renee S
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
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 😎
John K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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
