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East Meadow Campground

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East Meadow CampgroundEast Meadow Campground

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest Fees: $24 for single site $48 for double site $5 extra vehicle charge per vehicle per night, after first vehicle for single sites and after second vehicle for double sites Season: August 1 to October 13 Status: none Reservations: Reservations available online at www.recreation.gov six months in advance. Overview 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. Recreation The adjacent 1,000-acre lake 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. The lake is an irrigation source, meaning its level will drop as the season progresses. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. It is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides opportunities for viewing wildlife. Hunting and biking… Getting there: 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. Rules: Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground. Phone: 530-265-8861 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232767 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Monica Reyes - Nevada Irrigation District, Recreation.gov

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