Fir Top Campground

SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT, 317 SOUTH LINCOLN ST (HWY 89), PO BOX 95
SIERRAVILLE, CA 96125

Overview

Fir Top Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. The location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, makes a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities available in the surrounding area, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Fir Top Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest

Recreation

The reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout. A boat ramp and designated swim beach are located within the recreation area. A half-mile interpretive nature trail wanders through the adjacent Woodcamp Campground. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

Jackson Meadow Reservoir is situated in a rolling forested valley, where visitors are awarded beautiful views of the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. The campground lies on the western shore in a forest of pine and fir trees.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 12 sites
Picnic table: all 12 sites
Pets allowed: all 12 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 8.1 mi · Loganville Campground

Nearest water fill: 22.3 mi

Directions

Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north toward Sierraville for 17 miles, to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Proceed across the dam and continue along the paved/gravel road for approximately four miles, to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Janette T

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We got campsite #5 and although it was big, the dining/bench area was on a little hill and wasn’t flat. It was difficult for my toddler to climb up and down. Beautiful Location, we go every year but def avoiding this campsite next year.

Cheryl G

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The quiet and the beauty of this campground is remarkable. The camp host was very knowledgeable and friendly and checked in on us often. Taking 80 to 89 and driving two miles in on unpaved road saved us a huge hassle; and I appreciate the previous camper that posted this. I loved my stay at the campground; and the only negative is that there is a one stall bathroom for men and women for the whole campground; so I think it would be wise to bring a roll of toilet paper and a shovel if you decide to camp here. All of the campers around us were quiet and respectful and it was a great escape from the usual Tahoe crowd.

Christine C

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Reviewed 4 months ago

I was there midweek and had the entire campground to myself. I chose this campground for it's relative remoteness yet easy access, only the very last few miles were on unpaved road. Beautiful setting and only a short walk to the water. The bathrooms were clean and the campsites are well maintained. I noticed most of the sites were reserved for the weekend so if you are looking for peace and solitude midweek is your best bet. I will definitely return.

Horace W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Beautiful area but the campsites are almost on top of each other. It was loud every night with people yelling late into the night from the beach area of the reservoir nearby. Hard to sleep. I do not plan on going back.

amrit k

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Very quite place. But keep in mind, the tent ground or the camping spots are not leveled. We camped during july 4th weekend and ran out of toilet paper, there were staff members/officers patrolling the area everyday but no one cleaned nor filled in the toilet paper despite being such a busy weekend. Only 1 male and 1 female toilet (both flush) for 12 campground. Rediculous.

Cathy K

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Reviewed a year ago

We have a larger trailer and the spot we had was challenging to back into with the curbing. Overall the park was quiet and enjoyable.

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