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Poppy Campground
14 mi south of Kingvale, CA · No signal at camp
About Poppy Campground
Poppy Campground is located on the north west shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Campground is accessible by boat or trail only.
- Fees: $18 per site
- Managed by: USFS - Tahoe National Forest
- Where: 14 mi south of Kingvale, CA · 39.12003, -120.43659
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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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Blue Gate Road | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Campground Water Supply | Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Tevis Cup | Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 13.6 mi |
| Western States | Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 22.8 mi |
| 16E04-E40 | Dirt bike | 2.4 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: 15 mi
Water fill-up: 10.6 mi
Camps nearby
- French Meadows 0.8 mi
- Mumford Bar Campground 0.9 mi
- Lewis 1.4 mi
- Black Bear Campground 1.7 mi
- Coyote Group 1.8 mi
- Gates Group 2.1 mi