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Jackson Boat-in Campground

US Forest Service · California

Jackson Boat-in Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Jackson Point Campground is a boat-in only campground located on the east side of Jackson Meadow Reservoir, approximately 1/2 mile southwest of the Pass Creek Boat ramp. Jackson Meadow Reservoir is a gorgeous high elevation lake with good fishing. Part of the Pacific Crest Trail passes along the east side of the reservoir. Snow pack determines when the campground opens. The only water source is from the reservoir - purify before drinking.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Booking
first-come, first-served
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
50
Coordinates
39.49889, -120.54290

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Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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