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East Meadow Campground

Elevation: 6,100 Feet (1901.5 Meters)
Length of Stay: 14 Nights
Maximum RV Size: 40 Feet (12.5 Meters)
Number of Sites: 46 Campsites 26 RV Sites
Reservation Phone Number: 877-444-6777
Reservation Status: Accepted
Reservation System: National Reservation System




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General Description

East Meadow Campground located on the northeast shore of Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Elevation: 6100 feet; 46 campsites (26 have space for trailers). Piped water and flush toilets. This campground opens in May weather permitting, and will close around the end of October weather permitting. Activities include boating, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and viewing scenery. A recreation vehicle dump station is located across from the information board at the East Meadow Campground entrance. There is a $5.00 charge per dump. This campground is on the reservation system, 80% are reservable and 20% of the camp sites are left open for first come campers.

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Additional charge at campground for 3rd vehicle.

Directions: Take I-80 to Truckee, Highway 89 north exit. Follow 89 north towards Sierraville for 17 miles to Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel westbound for 18 miles to Jackson Meadows Reservoir.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Early May/2003 through 10-30/2003 .



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Boating Jackson Meadows
Yes
ICON RV Camping East Meadow
Yes
ICON Camping East Meadow Campground
Yes
ICON Fishing Jackson Meadows
Yes
ICON Picnicking East Meadow
Yes
ICON Swimming & Waterplay Jackson Meadows
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery Sierraville Ranger District
Yes
ICON Viewing Wildlife Sierraville Ranger District
Yes



More Information

Visitor Information:

California Tourism, P.O. Box 1499 , Sacramento, CA, 95812-1499, Phone: 800-GO-CALIF

Links to other sites:
Campground Reservations - Reserve your campground online here with reserveamerica.com






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