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NRSO |
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Silver Tip Group Campground is located on the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location, part of the Woodcamp Recreation Area, provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. |
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Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 exit. Travel north on Highway 89 for about 17 miles, to the turnoff for Jackson Meadows. Go west for 18 miles, to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir and follow signs leading over the dam. Continue to the junction for the camp store and turn right to the Woodcamp Recreation Area. The campground is at the end of the road. |
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The campground offers two group sites that can accommodate up to 25 people each. Vault toilets, drinking water, tables and campfire circles with grills are provided. A parking area for RVs and trailers is on-site, and a service road can be used to load and unload at the campsites. The Camp Store at Jackson Meadow is within walking distance of the campground. A variety of camping and fishing supplies, ice, groceries and souvenirs are available. |
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SILVERTIP GROUP |
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71673 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71673&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers An additional $2 per day fee is charged for reservations during Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends Utility hookups, showers, telephones and cell phone service are not available Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierraville Ranger District (530) 994-3401 (voice), (530) 994-3521 (TDD). Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. Please follow directions to the campground as listed; do not rely on your GPS. |
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Jackson Meadow Reservoir is situated in a rolling forested valley, where visitors are awarded beautiful views of the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. The campground lies on the southwestern shore of the 1,000-acre lake, in a forest of pine and fir trees. |
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Jackson Meadow Reservoir offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find plentiful rainbow and brown trout. A boat ramp is located just left of the campground entrance. A designated swimming beach is nearby. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area. |