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Gates Group
13 mi south of Kingvale, CA · No signal at camp
About Gates Group
Gates Group Campground is located on the North Fork American River, at the north end of the French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. It is 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. The North Fork American River provides fishing and swimming. The reservoir can be accessed nearby. Popular activities include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Two boat ramps are located within three miles of the campground. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness. 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 opportunity for…
- Fees: $82 for 25 person site,$165 for 75 person site
- Season: June – September
- Managed by: Tahoe National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi south of Kingvale, CA · 39.14139, -120.40917
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
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: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Star Grade | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Red Star Grade Spur | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Tevis Cup | Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 13.6 mi |
| Campground Water Supply | Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 0.1 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: 13.5 mi
Water fill-up: 9.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Ahart Campground 0.3 mi
- Coyote Group 0.4 mi
- Black Bear Campground 0.6 mi
- Lewis 0.8 mi
- Mumford Bar Campground 1.3 mi
- French Meadows 2.1 mi