Jackson Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Jackson Creek is a National Forest campground near Nevada, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,643 ft
39.4576, -120.6006 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Jackson Creek?
No. Jackson Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Jackson Creek?
Camping at Jackson Creek is free.
Is there drinking water at Jackson Creek?
No. Jackson Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Jackson Creek?
Jackson Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Jackson Creek
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Jackson Creek, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 22 miles), and Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 14
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- 20
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Nevada and campgrounds in Nevada.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01