French Meadows

Photo · USDA 180115-FS-Tahoe-MW-002 |by Michael Woodbridge

OpenSeason 06-01 – 10-31

ReservableAccess

63Sites

85 ftMax rig

The place

French Meadows Campground is located along the shores French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp is located adjacent to the campground. The North Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides additional opportunities for fishing and swimming. Keep reading

A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness and The Western States Trail. Just down the road is the Granite Chief Wilderness which provides amazing hiking opportunities for an adventurous party to explore historic aspen trees and secluded mountain passes and trails. The Western States Trail provides great opporunity for hiking, horse back riding, dirt biking, and for adventurous mountain bikers. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are wheel chair accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and food locker. Flush and vault toilets as well as drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Several campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Natural Features The campground sits on the southern shore of French Meadows Reservoir, in a pine/fir forest. Summer days can be hot, but evenings are usually cool.

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The sites · 63

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	001	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	002	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	003	management	41 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	004	standard nonelectric	85 ft	—	yes
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	005	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	006	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	007	standard nonelectric	49 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	008	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	009	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	010	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	011	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	012	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	013	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	014	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	015	standard nonelectric	64 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	016	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—	yes
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	017	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—	yes
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	018	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—	yes
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	019	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	020	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	021	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—	yes
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	022	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	023	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	024	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	025	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	026	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	027	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	028	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	029	management	54 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	030	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	031	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	032	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	033	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	034	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	035	standard nonelectric	67 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	036	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—	yes
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	037	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	038	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—	yes
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	039	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	040	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	041	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	042	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	043	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	044	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	045	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	046	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	047	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	048	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	049	standard nonelectric	31 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	050	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	051	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	052	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	053	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	054	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	055	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	056	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	057	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	058	standard nonelectric	47 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	059	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—
AREA FRENCH MEADOWS	060	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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