Fir Top Campground

California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)

Fir Top Campground is in Sierraville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (14 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
38.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe19 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

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Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
38.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Accessible Trails
  • Boat Ramp
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilets

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 14 guest reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 33 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 31 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 43 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups
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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: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Fir Top Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Fir Top Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Fir Top Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Fir Top Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Fir Top Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Rajendra V ★ 3 · Jul 2024
Good things: Gorgeous location with beautiful lake and sierra mountains in the background. Small campgrounds make the place very quiet. Bad things: Mosquitoes...Mosquitoes ...Mosquitoes ... A lot of them. We had horrible time dealing with the mosquitoes. Road - GPS took us through highway 20 and 18. But we had to stop at 11 miles short because of the 11 miles unpaved road. Only 4-wheel drives can make it. We had to come back all the way to I80 and take 89 at Truckee. Even that had 2 miles of unpaved road at the end, but it was OK.
Russ M ★ 5 · Jan 2024
We had a great time. It rained on us a little guess still fun.
Matteo C ★ 4 · Aug 2023
Love this campground but it was the second year in a row where not all of the bathroom facilities were working.

Location

SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
38.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
19 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

Fir Top Campground sits on the western shore of Jackson Meadow Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, occupying a forested stretch of pine and fir with clear views toward the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. The campground is part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area and is operated and maintained by Tahoe National Forest; for facility-specific information including current fees, reservation rules and seasonal availability call (530) 994-3401. Access is off Highway 89 north of Truckee: follow Highway 89 toward Sierraville to the Jackson Meadows turnoff, then travel west on Forest Road 07 for about 1…

Amenities

Accessible TrailsBoat RampDay Use AreaDrinking WaterDump StationFlush ToiletsFood Storage LockerPaved SitesPets AllowedSelf Pay StationTrash Collection

Nearby activities

Swimming SiteWater SportsHuntingHikingWildlife ViewingFishingCampingBoatingBiking
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: 45 ft (12 of 12 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 12 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 12 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (6 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 12 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 38.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
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Things to do near Donner Lake

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No rig? Fly & Drive

RV rentals for this stay

Picks are 45 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
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Where Fir Top Campground fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (15.7 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (20.5 mi) · Lakeside (Truckee) (21.4 mi)

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