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Gates Group

US Forest Service · California

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

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. Recreation The North Fork American River provides fishing and swimming. The reservoir can be accessed nearby. Popular activities include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$82/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
530-367-2224
Coordinates
39.14139, -120.40917

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

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