FRENCH MEADOWS

About

Overview 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. 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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  14 mi

• fuel station

  Shell

  14 mi

• propane

  7-Eleven

  14 mi

• grocery

  Safeway

  15 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  9.7 mi

• trailhead

  Shanks Cove Trailhead

  5.2 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  2.8 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  0.3 mi

Contact & access

• AMERICAN RIVER RANGER DISTRICT · FORESTHILL, CA 95631
• 530-367-2224

Reservations & demand