Jackson Meadows Reservoir:

This reservoir rests quietly in a rolling forested valley with the Sierra Crest and English Mountain providing a scenic backdrop to this beautiful lake.

69,200 Acre Feet, elevation 6036’. See Grouse Ridge Map. Directions: From Truckee, take Highway 89 north for 17 miles. Turn right (west) off Highway 89 at Little Donner Summit. Follow Jackson Lake Road (#S07) for 16 miles. To reach the west side campgrounds, continue over the dam and turn left onto Graniteville Road (#S122) around the west side of the reservoir.

Boating: All craft are allowed, but noise level laws are enforced. Paved boat ramps on the east (Pass Creek) and west shores (Woodcamp); however, they’re (usually) not usable by late summer when water levels are low. Fishing boats dominate, but flat water paddling is usually good when the water levels are up.

Fishing: Rainbow and brown trout are planted plus catchable rainbows until the water level drops; successful catch rate is high. Large browns recorded at 14 lbs. are available.

Diving: Fair, up to 180’ depth, with 20’-30’ visibility; no services except campgrounds. Submerged foundations of a mid-1800s ranch off the East Meadow Campground provide an interesting attraction.

Pass Creek Campground: Northeast shore, 30 campsites (15 trailer spaces),
boat ramp, flush toilets, and a designated swimming area nearby. This is a fee use area; reservations accepted.

Jackson Point Boat-in Campground: On peninsula 1.5 miles southwest of Pass Creek boat ramp. 10 campsites, either bring drinking water or purify lake water. Free.

East Meadow Campground: Northeast shore, 46 campsites (26 trailer spaces), flush toilets. This is a fee area; reservations accepted.

Woodcamp Campground: Southwest shore, 20 campsites (10 trailer spaces), flush toilets, and a designated swimming area nearby. This is a fee area; reservations accepted.

Woodcamp Picnic Site: Southwest shore, 15 sites with tables and stoves,
flush toilets, boat ramp, and a designated swimming area.

Findley Campground: West side, 14 campsites (some trailer spaces), flush
toilets. This is a fee area; reservations accepted.

Fir Top Campground: West side, 12 campsites, flush toilets. This is a fee area and no reservations accepted.

Silver Tip Group Campground: Southwest shore, two-25 person campsites, central parking. Fees and reservations required.

Aspen Picnic Site: Northeast shore, 15 sites with tables and stoves, and a designated swimming area.

Aspen Group Camp: Northeast side, two 25-person campsites and one 50-person campsite, central parking. Fees and reservations required.

Woodcamp Creek Interpretive Trail: 0.5 mile, gentle, elevations: 6280’-6220’-6280’, 0.5 hour, Topo: English Mountain. Nature trail depicting high-elevation forest setting with interpretive signs along the way.