Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp

California's Best Camping

Jackson Meadows Reservoir, California
Jackson Meadows Reservoir, California

Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp

Tahoe National Forest


Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp

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Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp is about a mile east of Jackson Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. Local trails connect with the Pacific Crest Trail, about a half mile from the campground. Campsites are surrounded by lodgepole pines. Fishing, swimming, and boating are popular at the reservoir.

Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp has 11 equestrian sites with hitching racks. Three, small shared corrals are at the campground.

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Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp Basics
Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp Location: 34 miles north of Truckee via Hwy. 89 and Henness Pass Road, then at sign to East Meadow Campground head south 1.3 miles. Route is well marked.
Elevation: 6,480 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Sacramento - 140 miles, 2:51
Number of Sites: 11
Camping Season: Early May through mid-October (depending on snow)
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 ($5 per night for un-towed 2nd vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Tahoe National Forest
Sierraville Ranger District: (530) 994-3401

Reservations at Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp
Reservations available: Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through 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
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: $24 per night ($2 more on major holiday weekends)
Reservations: Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp Reservations
Campground Map: Little Lasier Horse Camp Sketch Map
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Little Lasier Meadows Horse Camp Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, tap water, hitching rails. corrals
Showers: No
Dump station: Nearby at Pass Creek Campground
Attractions near Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp: Ride the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit Jackson Meadows Reservoir for boating, waterskiing, fishing, and swimming. Explore other horseback riding trails. Go mountain biking along the many dirt roads.


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Jackson Meadows
Attractions and Activities

Jackson Meadows Reservoir north of Truckee is a popular camping and boating destination. Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp is in a forested area about a mile from the lake. Many great activities are nearby.

  • Set out on a trail ride along the famous Pacific Crest Trail.
  • Launch your boat into Jackson Meadows Reservoir for hours of enjoyable fishing and cruising.
  • 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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Key Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp Regulations

  1. Help prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
  2. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended at all times.
  3. Secure food and all scented items in bear-proof lockers.

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Nearby Campgrounds

Jackson Meadows Reservoir Area Campgrounds


Highway 89 Campgrounds


Truckee Area Campgrounds



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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