Jackson Meadow Reservoir

About Jackson Meadow Reservoir

Jackson Meadow Reservoir is a high altitude lake at 6100 feet situated in a rolling forested valley on the eastern crest of the Sierra Nevada. Visitors are awarded with beautiful views of the Sierra Crest and English Mountain.Jackson Meadow Reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout. Hikers can take advantage of a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail which meanders along the east side of the lake.There are eight campgrounds located adjacent to and on both sides of the lake that are operated by Nevada Irrigation District. There is also a horse camp for equestrain users operated by the Forest Service.

Plan Your Visit to Jackson Meadow Reservoir

Heading to Jackson Meadow Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)