East Meadow Campground

Jackson Meadows Reservoir
EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND
Jackson Meadows Reservoir
EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND
EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

43 total sites

RV Sites

42 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About East Meadow Campground

East Meadow Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides for a great base camp, allowing visitors to enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. East Meadow Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 43

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Aug 1 to Oct 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

43 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 005, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 006, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 008, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 009, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 010, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 011, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 012, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 013, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
018, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 026, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28/29, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 32/33, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.0
131 reviews
5
46.6%
61
4
25.2%
33
3
12.2%
16
2
9.9%
13
1
6.1%
8

Randy A

Verified

September 4, 2023 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean campground with paved sites with a beautiful lake. Nice that they have flush toilets in some of the bathrooms. Campground hosts take good care of the campground.

Debra M

Verified

August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

4

Fairly large sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Some of the sites do back up against each other but we were camping with friends so it wasn't a problem. Flush and vault toilets but unfortunately no showers. Right next to the reservoir for water sports.

Elisabeth M

Verified

August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

5

This is a beautiful campground and lake. We especially like the flush toilets and how clean and tidy it is. It is also close the the Pacific Crest Trail for great hiking opportunities.

Gregory N

Verified

August 16, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

5

Gorgeous campground! Great views, great camp hosts this year, and great spaces.

Heather A

Verified

August 4, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

5

I've been coming to this campground since I was a kid, and we had a great time. The weather was perfect. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. The water was working and bathrooms were fully functioning. We can't wait to plan our trip for next summer.

Nancy M

Verified

August 2, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

5

Once rec. gov took over reservations everything went smoothly for us. Thank yoi

Julie J

Verified

July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

1

The toilets were not working the entire time we were there and not posted anywhere and just got water a few days before our arrival. Camp hosts were lovely and very nice people and not their fault and most embarrassed by the state of affairs. Nothing posted by NID at all so drove up to other campgrounds all closed and again nothing posted anywhere on boards that would have saved an hour drive. NIDs responsibility and every NID people we spoke to knew nothing and made attempt to alert campers of any and all closures. There was zero wood available and hosts said had been awhile since had any and no idea when they would. Won’t go back sadly!

Greg L

Verified

July 15, 2023 Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

3

The campground opened late, due to Winter storm damage, which is understandable. However, in the extra time that they took to open, the Forest Service did a poor job of getting it ready. We had to modify our reservation because of the late opening, so imagine our surprise when the flush toilet bathrooms were not open! In fact, there was only a SINGLE pit toilet available to the entire campground. To be fair, a Ranger did come by while we were there to try to turn on the water to the flush toilets, but there was a big leak that prevented her from leaving them operating. In addition, the Dump Station associated with the campground was locked up, and the camp hosts did not know when it would be available. All in all, the experience could have been better.

de f

Verified

October 21, 2022 Stayed at: 041, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

1

We reserved campsites to find out the water was shut off, only one restroom was open for the whole complex, no camp host to even speak with, and to top it off our planned week camping at that campground(according to the website) was on FF or first come first served basis! But, NID or Nevada Irrigation District, posted on a white piece of paper that the gates were being closed on Monday October 10, 2022 at 12 noon! I find this disappointing that no more than 1/4 mile away is Pass Creek campground with full services except a camp host. I am perplexed at the misinformation given to campers and the frustration felt by all campers that we encountered. I would hope that I would get a response personally back on this review, but I am not holding my breath.

Kyle C

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA EAST MEADOWS CAMPGROUND

3

Beautiful campground but there was no camp host so spaces were unkept, pine needles, dirt and rocks scattered throughout out space. Most spaces are pretty tight for an RV so knowing the larger spaces is a must. Received an email 2 days ahead of our trip saying water would be off so we anticipated such but should've received some sort of discount as all bathrooms were out of commission. Felt bad for the hunters and tent campers, especially the ones who told be they called the local ranger station and were told that the bathrooms were operational. Had to give them xtra water and TP. We're quasi local and been here many times before and love the area and campground.

Location East Meadow Campground

Address:
Sierraville Ranger District , 317 South Lincoln St (Hwy 89) , Po Box 95
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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

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