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Jackson Meadows

Monday, January 01, 2024

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Other Names

Henness Pass Rd, Middle Yuba River, Meadow Lake Rd, Webber Lake, Bowman Lake, Little Truckee Summit Staging Area, Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, French Lake, Henness Pass Road, Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District, Fordyce Trail

Last Known Status

Closed For Season

This part of the Tahoe National Forest mainly consists of dirt roads but still offers plenty of recreational opportunities to choose from, such as numerous lakes and campsites to please any outdoor enthusiast.

Challenging motorcycle trails are scarce but some of the roads do occasionally go over small creek crossings, and the views are top notch. If you stay on the main road you can eventually reach the famous Fordyce Jeep Trail (experts only) which is rocky and challenging for ATVs, but not recommended for motorcycles.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	April 24 - December 31	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)	CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
UTV & SXS	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trails
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	92,800 acres (145 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	100
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	5700 to 7200 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	All
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	None
Shade	All
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	None
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NE)	Sierraville Superstore (530) 994-3820
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NE)	Sierraville Superstore (530) 994-3820
Water	5-20 Miles (NE)	Sierraville
RV Hookup	20-30 Miles (SE)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
Campground	1-5 Miles (E)	Tahoe National Forest Pass Creek Campground (530) 993-1410
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NE)	Sierraville Superstore (530) 994-3820

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $24.00 RV: $24.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 East Meadow, Fir Top and Findley campground fees. Add $2/day for reservations during holiday weekends.

RATINGS

Pros	plenty of campgrounds/campsites to choose from, some are very close to the reservoir, great scenic views, boat ramp is close by, some creek crossings, plenty nearby lakes.
Cons	no motorcycle single track trails, all are dirt roads
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Summer/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Truckee, CA

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) I-80 West to Exit 188
2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto Hwy 89, continue .2 miles
3) Proceed through roundabout to continue on Hwy 89, continue .3 miles
4) Proceed through second roundabout to stay on Hwy 89, continue 15 miles
5) Turn left (west) on Jackson Meadows Road (you will see a sign for Little Truckee Summit OHV Staging Area)
6) Follow Jackson Meadows Road to Jackson Meadows Reservoir Dam, approx. 15 miles
7) Stage on the right hand side before the dam.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Tahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 536-0417
(530) 587-3558
mailroom_r5_tahoe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov