Adventure
East Meadow Campground
California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)
East Meadow Campground is in Sierraville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
38.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe18.9 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — East Meadow Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (44 of 44 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 1 pull-through, 43 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 38.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 18.9 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Flush Toilets
- Food Storage Locker
- Host
- Paved Roads
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 50 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 104 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups
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4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 43 ftNo hookupsundefined, undefined beds
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups
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3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 46 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 37 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 41 ftNo hookups
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from East Meadow Campground, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundPass Creek Campground0.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee22.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeLittle Lasier Meadows Campground1.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestWoodcamp Campground1.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 43 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
East Meadow Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at East Meadow Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (44 of 44 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does East Meadow Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at East Meadow Campground?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at East Meadow Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Hector M ★ 5 · Oct 2025Beautiful campground with a very nice host. Location is incredible. Found some amazing places when walking around. Will definitely be coming back here.
Frank L ★ 2 · Oct 2025We were very disappointed that we could not have a campfire & the only reason was our camp had no host. It rained the whole week we were their. The neighboring host could have also been at our camp also.
Paul L ★ 5 · Oct 2025We stayed for 14 days, weather great and did a lot of 4 wheeling and didn’t fish this time. We had a very large brown bear cross our trail below Milton res. At roads end! Carry bear spray !! The weekends were very crowded for the end of September but we loved the camp host, he was very personable and helpfull! We have a 25’ Rv pulling a Geo Tracker and our pad had plenty of room for both. The Rv dump station was very clean and handy to get in and out of with a $20 dump fee.
Location
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
38.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
18.9 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
East Meadow Campground sits on the northeastern shore of Jackson Meadow Reservoir, a roughly 1,000-acre lake tucked into a rolling valley of pine and fir where the Sierra Crest and English Mountain rise on the horizon. The water is the immediate draw: the reservoir supports boating, canoeing, water skiing and a designated swim beach nearby, while anglers target rainbow and brown trout (a concrete boat ramp is at neighboring Pass Creek Campground and boats can be moored near some sites). A stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail runs along the lake's eastern side, open to hikers and horseback riders…
Amenities
Drinking WaterDump StationFlush ToiletsFood Storage LockerHostPaved RoadsPets AllowedSelf Pay StationTrash CollectionVault Toilets
Nearby activities
Swimming SiteWildlife ViewingWater SportsHuntingFishingCampingBoatingBikingHiking
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (44 of 44 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 1 pull-through, 43 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 44 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (47 reports), AT&T 0 (25 reports)
- Water
- Listing Water at 1 site
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 44 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Getting there
- Listing 38.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 18.9 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 50 ft.
- Dump station listed on site.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
Compare East Meadow Campground with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Fir Top Campground
RVs to 50 ft vs 45 ft
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vs Pass Creek Campground
RVs to 50 ft vs 45 ft
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Woodcamp Campground
RVs to 50 ft vs 42 ft
Read comparison →Where East Meadow Campground fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (15.9 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (20.3 mi) · Lakeside (Truckee) (20.9 mi)
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