French Meadows Campground
French Meadows Campground is located on the south shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness.
Late season start up in progress, campers are suggested to bring their own water.
French Meadows may be reached by taking Mosquito Ridge Road or Foresthill Road to Forest Road 43, however, trailers and motor homes are not recommended on this route.
Caution: have a full fuel tank before leaving Foresthill. There are no services beyond that point and extremely limited cell phone coverage.
General Information
Bear proof food boxes available
Concrete boat launching nearby
Trailer dump station
Western States Trail access
Access is through Foresthill California. This campground is extremely remote and there are no services available. Please be sure to have a full tank of gas before traveling
June - October
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
French Meadows is located within a State Game Refuge. Firearms or any other implements capable of taking game (including, but not limited to, bows & arrows and slingshots) are prohibited in this area; camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area.
Overnight Use:
Peak Season:
Single Site: $24 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Non-Peak (Oct 12 - May): No Fee
$24 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.113972
Longitude: -120.421403
Directions
From Foresthill: Drive 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96). Campground is on the south shore of French Meadows Reservoir.
From Foresthill, continue to drive northeast on Foresthill Road through town to Robinson Flat campground. Approximately 29.9 miles (58 min drive).
At the Robinson flat road intersection make a right hand turn onto Forest Service Road #43 (FS43)
Follow FS43 until it intersects with Mosquito Ridge Road and turn left onto mosquito Ridge Road. 10.4 miles (22 min drive)
Continue on Mosquito Ridge Road until you reach the tee intersection on the far side of French Meadows Dam. 15.2 miles (32 min).
At the intersection of Mosquito Ridge Road and French Meadows Road turn left and drive 3 miles to French Meadows Campground.
The area may also be accessed by Wentworth Springs Rd to 11 Pines Rd from Georgetown.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
