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French Meadows

US Forest Service · California

French Meadows in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$24/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
375
Phone
530-367-2224
Coordinates
39.11389, -120.42389

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-19, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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