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Pass Creek Campground
California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)
Pass Creek Campground is in Sierraville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe19.1 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 — Pass Creek 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: 45 ft (29 of 29 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
- 38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Trails
- Boat Dock
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Trailer Parking
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 53 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 24 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 22 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Pass Creek Campground, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundEast Meadow Campground0.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee22.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeLittle Lasier Meadows Campground1.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestWoodcamp Campground1.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 003 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: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Pass Creek Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Pass Creek Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Pass Creek Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Pass Creek Campground?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Pass Creek Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Doug B ★ 5 · Sep 2025Busy weekend but mid week nights were quiet and peaceful.
Candace D ★ 5 · Aug 2025The site itself is beautiful. We started in #9, and it was by far the largest and most leveled spot we saw in the campground. Reservoir is a short walk and the water was crystal clear. Found a nice spot to setup for the day 100 yards from the boat launch. Think we even got lucky that no motorized boats were allowed while we were there. Peaceful and serene site.
Courtney B ★ 2 · Aug 2025This was our 6th visit to pass creek. It’s one of our favorites. This year there wasn’t a host so campers noise levels were louder and past 10pm and the toilet paper in the bathrooms never got restocked so it ran out. The lake was amazing especially because no boats were allowed so it was a paddleboarding paradise. Campground definitely needs a host or the host from east meadow needs to make the rounds and stock the toilet paper.
Location
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
19.1 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
Pass Creek Campground sits on the northeastern shore of Jackson Meadow Reservoir inside Tahoe National Forest, under a dense stand of pine and fir with open views toward the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. The loop contains 30 campsites each laid out for both RVs and tents and every site includes a picnic table and a metal campfire ring for cooking and evening fires. The campground provides both flushing and vault toilets and drinking water, and a boat ramp at the site puts the lake immediately within reach. Access is reached from Interstate 80 via the Truckee/Highway 89 exit; follow Highwa…
Amenities
Accessible TrailsBoat DockBoat RampBoat Trailer ParkingDrinking WaterDump StationFlush ToiletsFood Storage LockerHostPaved ParkingPaved RoadsPets AllowedSelf Pay StationTrash CollectionVault Toilets
Nearby activities
BikingCanoeingSwimmingWater AccessWater SkiingNon Motorized BoatingWater ActivitiesWater SportsHuntingHikingFishingCampingBoating
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 (29 of 29 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 29 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 29 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (16 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 29 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 38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
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Things to do near Donner Lake
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.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
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