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About Pass Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 29
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (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.
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
Laura-Ann C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Best features:
1. Flush toilets with lav sinks in restrooms
2. 6 water spigots in the loop, no campsite further than ±100 feet from a water spigot
3. All sites have paved parking pads
4. Location in mature Ponderosa pine forest, most sites have lots of shade.
5. Fire ring and picnic table at every site, picnic tables in good condition
6. Most parking pads are flat enough to level out an RV if you have good jacks and leveling blocks
7. Free boat launch ramp with plenty of parking. Boat camping on the lake is allowed if your boat is fully self-contained.
8. In mid-summer, lake is just warm enough for swimming and water skiing without a full wetsuit (mid-July water temp 70°F).
9. Glorious night sky viewing, not a lot of light pollution.
10. Campground was quiet, not a lot of generator noise or loud partying while I was there.
11. The lake can be quite windy, but the heavy tree density softens the wind to just a light breeze in the campground.
12. No electricity in the restrooms, and the whole campground is pitch dark on moonless nights; be sure to have a headlamp or flashlight.
13. There are Golden Mantle Squirrels everywhere. Don't leave ANYTHING out on your picnic table that even smells like food, or the squirrels will carry it off if they can, as soon as your back is turned. Lots of insects both day and night, don't leave your tent door unzipped any longer than you have to. Bring mosquito repellant and long sleeve shirt/pants for early morning and evening when mosquitos are most active.
14. If you are bringing any watercraft, make sure you empty and dry the bilges, baitwells, and cooling system before you arrive. Be prepared to sign a form stating that you have dried out and inspected your boat to prevent the spread ofr zebra and quagga mussels before you launch it.
15. There are no stores closer than about 30 miles (Truckee), so make sure you have everything you'll need before you get there.
16. It's a great campground, you'll love it!
Thomas L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Always a great visit several times a year Great camp host at Pass Creek always very helpful
Thomas L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Always a great visit several times a year Great camp host at Pass Creek always very helpful
MARK W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
It is always a great experience at bat Creek
MARK W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
It is always a great experience at bat Creek
Tamara P
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Host was great, smoke was bad but overall was a beautiful campground.
Tamara P
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Host was great, smoke was bad but overall was a beautiful campground.
Dennis M
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
NO WATER ONLY ONE PORTA POTTY for the two bathrooms that where close by my site
Dennis M
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
NO WATER ONLY ONE PORTA POTTY for the two bathrooms that where close by my site
Jennifer C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Physically, the campground is pretty nice with plenty of trees. The camp sites aren't too badly spaced and there are obvious spots where people usually put tents.
Unfortunately, most of the people "camping" here are bring RVs and generators. They run generators day and night and are pretty noisy right up to the 10pm cutoff and starting as early as 7am. There are also a lot of people with Polaris Rasrs and other similar off road vehicles making a lot of noise.
This is a pretty crowded campground -- if you are tent-only and prefer the sounds of nature to the sounds of generators, go elsewhere. People seem to dislike the idea of sorting their trash despite large, well marked recycling bins next to the dumpster at every location a dumpster is available.
Camp host was pretty nice and the toilets were clean. Bring your own drinking water - the well is dry!
Location Pass Creek Campground
Address:
Sierraville Ranger District
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States
Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 exit. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Turn at the Pass Creek Campground sign.
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
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
