Pass Creek Campground
Pass Creek Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.50407, -120.53438
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Non-motorized Boating, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities, Water Skiing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-265-8861
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Pass Creek Campground
Overview 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. Recreation Jackson Meadow Reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout. A boat ramp is located at Pass Creek Campground. A designated swim beach is nearby. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area. Facilities The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flushing and Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features Jackson Meadow Reservoir is situated in a rolling forested valley, where visitors are awarded beautiful views of the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. The campground lies on the northeastern shore in a dense forest of pine and fir trees. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401. Nearby Attractions Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized area, Bowman corridor lakes, camping, and hiking. PCT access on the east side of the lake.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 0.2 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 377 designated routes (370 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Creek Annex | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pass Creek | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pass Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| East Meadow Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| East Meadow Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Aspen Group Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.