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French Meadows
14 mi west of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · No signal at camp
About French Meadows
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. 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…
- Fees: $24 per site $5 for extra vehicle
- Season: June – October
- Managed by: Tahoe National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi west of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · 39.11389, -120.42389
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Water Supply | Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Blue Gate Road | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Chipmunk Ridge | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Tevis Cup | Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 13.6 mi |
| Hellhole 4Wd Trail | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 3.7 mi |
| Western States | Dirt bike | 2.9 mi | 22.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.4 mi
Water fill-up: 9.9 mi
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