Pass Creek Campground

Jackson Meadows Reservior
PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Jackson Meadows Reservoir
PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

29 total sites

RV Sites

29 sites

About Pass Creek Campground

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

Number of accommodations: 29

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

29 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (126)

What Guests Are Saying

Pass Creek Campground offers a beautiful and serene setting with large, private sites near the lake, making it a great spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Many visitors appreciate the friendly campground host, Steve, although some have raised concerns about his adherence to rules. While the campground has clean facilities, there are noted issues with restroom maintenance and water availability, so it's advisable to check ahead before visiting.

Review Summary

4.1
126 reviews
5
54.8%
69
4
21.4%
27
3
10.3%
13
2
10.3%
13
1
3.2%
4

Dustin C

Verified

July 26, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

Pass Creek is a bit hit/miss when it comes to sites. Some are really nice, while some sites are not great at all. Some of the sites are even setup backwards, meaning couldn't back a trailer into them at all. (site 21 is a great example of this). In July 2023 there was a LOT of leftover dead branches and twigs covering almost every part of the ground. It would have been awesome to have that stuff raked out, especially around the fire pits. The table area in site 22 was on a hill and definitely not level. If you have a trailer, take serious note of the size of your particular site. You would never get a trailer and a vehicle to fit in sites 20/22. But other sites are pretty deep. Location wise, Pass Creek is great. It's a close walk to the boat ramp and beach. Bathrooms have real flushing toilets. Sinks were kinda broken and the women's room had several BLACK WIDOWS living in the restroom! With a little bit of effort put into maintenance, Pass Creek could be amazing. It just felt like other than chopping down a few trees, they aren't really keeping up on maintenance.

Cindy S

Verified

October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Love this place. End of the season so water was not potable but it was peaceful, there is no cell service ( bonus)!!! beautiful lake and adjacent to PCT for hiking

Cindy S

Verified

October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Love this place. End of the season so water was not potable but it was peaceful, there is no cell service ( bonus)!!! beautiful lake and adjacent to PCT for hiking

Edward B

Verified

October 10, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Pleasant campground, but site #21 has no flat spot for a tent.

Edward B

Verified

October 10, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Pleasant campground, but site #21 has no flat spot for a tent.

David E

Verified

October 6, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Cleaned and nice weather

David E

Verified

October 6, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Cleaned and nice weather

Michael H

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Mike the camp host was excellent. Location is fantastic.

Michael H

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Mike the camp host was excellent. Location is fantastic.

Kathy C

Verified

September 26, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Mike is the best camp host! Very accommodating, friendly and helpful. Nice spaces, just wish we had cell service

Location Pass Creek Campground

Address:
Sierraville Ranger District
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States

Highway access

Pass Creek Campground is accessible via Interstate 80, with the nearest exit being the Truckee/Highway 89 exit. From there, Highway 89 leads north for approximately 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff.

Elevation: 1844 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 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 and telephone service are not available.
  • 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 4, 2026

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