California · published-coordinate region
French Meadows
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USDA Forest Service61Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
61Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 61 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
61
Vehicle limit
61
Vehicle length
61
Driveway entry
61
Shade
61
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
61
Operator directions
High clearance vehicles may take Foresthill Rd to the 43 Rd (Robinson Flat Rd) to Mosquito Ridge Rd, snow permitting. Access from Soda Springs and the 43 Rd is not recommoned to trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicle with four wheel drive.
The campground is on the south shore.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
61 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 61 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: 85 ft Rv: 85 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 127 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 98 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-18 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 115 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 29 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 31 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 76 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 042 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 043 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 045 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 046 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 29 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 047 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 048 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 106 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 049 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 050 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 31 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 051 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 052 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 053 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 054 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 055 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 056 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 057 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 058 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 121 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 059 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 74 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 060 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 061 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 062 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 063 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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