Findley Campground

Findley Campground is one of several campgrounds around the southwest shore of Jackson Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest.

strong>Findley Campground is less than a mile from the lake and the boat launch ramp and swim beach at Woodcamp Recreation Area. Jackson Meadows Reservoir is a favorite for waterskiing, boating, and fishing.

Findley Campground has 11 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. All sites can be reserved. The campground is set in a dense pine and fir forest.

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Findley Campground Basics
Findley Campground Location:	34 miles north of Truckee on Henness Pass Road, then south 3 miles on Meadow Lake Rd.
Elevation:	6,030 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city:	Sacramento - 137 miles, 2:48
Number of Sites:	11
Camping Season:	Open Memorial Day weekend through mid_September, weather permitting
Max. People per Site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	2 ($5 per night for 2nd vehicle)
Pets:	on leash, always attended
Operated by	Nevada Irrigation District in cooperation with the Tahoe National Forest
Nevada Irrigation District:	(530) 265-5302

Reservations at Findley Campground
Reservations available:	Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through mid-September. At other times when the campground is open, all sites are first-come, first-served.
Booking Window:	Reservations are available for camping dates from 3 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/trailer Length:	40 feet (one site has an 80-foot pull-though, according to the reservation site)
Accessible Sites:	None designated, but some are accessible
Fees:	$24 per night ($2 more on major holiday weekends)
Reservations:	Findley Campground Reservations
Campground Map:	Findley Campground Sketch Map
Check-in, check-out:	2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Findley Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	Nearby
Attractions near Findley Campground:	Spend the day at Jackson Meadows Reservoir for boating, waterskiing, fishing, and swimming. Horseback ride or hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Enjoy other nearby horseback riding trails. Set out mountain biking on local logging roads. Go 4-wheeling at area OHV routes. Hike along the half-mile interpretive nature trail. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

Findley Campground

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Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Jackson Meadows Reservoir north of Truckee enjoy great camping and boating destination. Those who stay at Findley Campground enjoy the quiet of being a short distance from the lake.

Enjoy great boating and fishing on Jackson Meadows Reservoir.
Head out on horseback or on foot along the famous Pacific Crest Trail.
Grab your binoculars for a day of Birding in Sierra County. Spot ducks, geese, and teal at Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Bald eagles are appearing more and more frequently. For even more birds, visit Kyburz Marsh.
Enjoy a day at Independence Lake for hiking, bird watching and kayaking or motor boating with rentals from The Nature Conservancy (no outside boats).
Discover more about the history of Henness Pass crossed by emigrants during the Gold Rush - Oregon-California Trails Association - Henness Pass.

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