Lewis At French Meadows Campground

Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill. Flush and vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Nearby attractions

Lewis Campground is a recreation site within the French Meadows Recreation Area which includes many other recreation facilities. The Granite Chief Wilderness can be accessed nearby at Talbot Trailhead and access to the Western States Trail and Tevis Cup Trail also can be accessed nearby. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack trails, Duncan Canyon, Duncan Peak Lookout, Robinson Flat historic ranger station, Placer County Big Tree Grove Botanical Area, and Grouse Falls Scenic Area.

Natural feaures

The campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the American River and is the western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness.

Recreation

Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. McGuire boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Middle Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides fishing and swimming. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including the Western States Trail, Tevis Cup Trail, and some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness.

Driving directions to Lewis At French Meadows Campground

From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 121 to Foresthill. Travel 17 miles east to Foresthill. Turn right on Mosquito Ridge Road and travel 35 miles east to French Meadows Reservoir. After crossing the French Meadows dam turn left and continue driving about 6 miles around the lake to the north shore, Lewis Campground will be on the right.

Location and contact info

Unnamed Road, CA

For campground inquires, please call:530-367-2224

Lewis At French Meadows Campground details

Checkin time: 2:00 PM
Checkout time: 12:00 PM
Max num of people: 6
Max num of vehicles: 2
Max vehicle length: 45
Pets allowed
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Camping with an RV

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Amenities at Lewis At French Meadows Campground

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Shade

supplies
Food locker
Picnic tables

Activities at Lewis At French Meadows Campground

Non-motorized boating

Camping

Hiking

Scenic drive

Wildlife viewing

Boating

Fishing

Biking

Swimming

Kayaking

Canoeing

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