Lewis

Photo · Joel Miller, USFS, November, 2018

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

40Sites

45 ftMax rig

The place

Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. Recreation Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. McGuire boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Middle Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides fishing and swimming. Keep reading

A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including the Western States Trail, Tevis Cup Trail, and some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill. Flush and vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Natural Features The campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the American River and is the western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Nearby Attractions Lewis Campground is a recreation site within the French Meadows Recreation Area which includes many other recreation facilities. The Granite Chief Wilderness can be accessed nearby at Talbot Trailhead and access to the Western States Trail and Tevis Cup Trail also can be accessed nearby. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack trails, Duncan Canyon, Duncan Peak Lookout, Robinson Flat historic ranger station, Placer County Big Tree Grove Botanical Area, and Grouse Falls Scenic Area.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 40

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
EAST	001	management	40 ft	—
EAST	002	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
EAST	003	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
EAST	004	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—	yes
EAST	005	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
EAST	006	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
EAST	007	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
EAST	008	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
EAST	009	standard nonelectric	41 ft	—
EAST	010	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
EAST	011	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
EAST	012	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
EAST	013	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
EAST	014	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
EAST	015	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
EAST	016	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
EAST	017	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
EAST	018	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
EAST	019	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—	yes
EAST	020	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
EAST	021	management	45 ft	—	yes
WEST	022	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
WEST	023	standard nonelectric	43 ft	—
WEST	024	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
WEST	025	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
WEST	026	standard nonelectric	43 ft	—
WEST	027	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
WEST	028	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
WEST	029	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
WEST	030	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
WEST	031	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
WEST	032	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
WEST	033	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
WEST	034	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
WEST	035	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
WEST	036	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
WEST	037	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
WEST	038	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
WEST	039	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
WEST	040	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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