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Access Site CA

Jackson Meadows Reservoir (Pass Creek)

Jackson Meadows Reservoir Middle Yuba River

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

City: Sierra City, CA
County: Sierra County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.50366400, -120.53649800
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About This Access Site
The Jackson Meadows Reservoir boat ramp at Pass Creek provides excellent access for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats to explore this high-altitude Sierra lake. Situated at an elevation of 6,100 feet, the reservoir offers beautiful mountain vistas and is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, making it a popular destination for anglers.

A boat ramp is located adjacent to the Pass Creek Campground, allowing easy put-in and take-out for paddlers and boaters. A designated swim beach is also available nearby for those looking to enjoy the reservoir's calm waters. Hikers can access the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs along the east side of the lake. With no launch fees or reservations required, the Jackson Meadows Reservoir boat ramp offers a convenient and scenic access point to this picturesque Sierra Nevada waterway.
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Free Access

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...

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.

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Nearby Campgrounds (9 within 10 miles)
PASS CREEK CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
FIR TOP CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
FINDLEY CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
EAST MEADOW CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
YUBA PASS CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
LITTLE LASIER MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Faucherie Group Campground
On-site
Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Tahoe National Forest Located within