Woodcamp Campground
Campground · California · 20 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 20
- Bookable sites
- 42 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,098 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Woodcamp Campground is located on the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking. Woodcamp Campground is operated by Nevada Irrigation District in cooperation with the Tahoe National Forest.Recreation
Jackson Meadow 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 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 several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush and vault 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.Nearby Attractions
Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized area, Bowman corridor lakes, camping, and hiking. PCT access on the east side of the lake.The facts
- 20 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 42 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 20 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
20 campsites at Woodcamp Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 27 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 27 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 80, exit onto Highway 89 in Truckee. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west for 18 miles, to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Cross over the dam and continue to the junction. Turn left and continue to the Woodcamp Recreation Area.
39.48556, -120.54778 · 39°29'8.0"N 120°32'52.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 47 | 49 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 66 | 54 | 45 |
| Low °F | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 40 | 47 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 42 | 34 | 29 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Woodcamp Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Woodcamp Campground?
- Yes, Woodcamp Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Woodcamp Campground have?
- 20 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Woodcamp Campground?
- 42 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Woodcamp Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Woodcamp Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Woodcamp Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Woodcamp Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Woodcamp Campground
- Fir Top Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Findley Campground 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Meadow Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pass Creek Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Lasier Meadows Campground 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jackson Meadow Reservoir 1.7 mi · Facility
- Jackson Creek Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
- Canyon Creek Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
- Bowman Campground 3.9 mi · Campground
- Faucherie Group Campground 4.1 mi · Facility
- Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
- Meadow Knolls Group Camp 5.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 530-265-8861
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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