Every public boat ramp and launch on Jackson Meadows Reservoir in California, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Jackson Meadows Reservoir covers about 1,028 acres.
4 public launches
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Counties: Sierra County, Nevada County
Downieville, Sierra County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-265-8861
Directions: Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles, to the turnoff for Jackson Meadows. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Turn into the campground at the Pass Creek Campground sign.
Downieville, Nevada County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-265-8861
Directions: Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north toward Sierraville for 17 miles, to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Proceed across the dam and continue along the paved/gravel road for approximately four miles, to the campground.
Downieville, Sierra County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-265-8861
Directions: Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 exit. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Turn at the Pass Creek Campground sign.
Downieville, Nevada County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-265-8861
Directions: From Interstate 80, exit onto Highway 89 in Truckee. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west for 18 miles, to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Cross over the dam and continue to the junction. Turn left and continue to the Woodcamp Recreation Area.