Ahart
Ahart

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Available sites

6 total sites

About Ahart Campground

Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 mi from the town of Foresthill, high in the Sierra mountains. Visitors enjoy the area for the rugged mountain beauty, fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

6 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 3, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 4, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 5, Loop: B Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 6, Loop: B Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 7, Loop: B Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 8, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly

Reviews (42)

What Guests Are Saying

Ahart Campground is a serene retreat ideal for those seeking a rustic camping experience away from crowds, featuring spacious, well-maintained sites near a calming stream. While amenities are limited—no water source, showers, or electricity—each site includes essential features like picnic tables and bear boxes. The campground's natural beauty, clean facilities, and opportunity for stargazing make it a perfect choice for nature lovers, though visitors should prepare for self-sufficiency and potential noise from nearby campers.

Review Summary

4.1
42 reviews
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4

Ben L

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: B

4

The main thing I have to share is the route. Google maps told us to take a dirt road down from highway 80. DO NOT TAKE THIS ROAD. In a lifetime of dumb decisions, this one stands out as a top-3 terrible choice. The “road” is a washed-out cliffside rubble path that I wouldn’t wish on a jeep, much less our little soldier RAV4. It took us two and a half hours of crawling over boulders at .2 mph and by the time it was over we were both pretty shell shocked. Once we got to the site we found a paved road just around the corner that came from Auburn. It’s windy and it takes forever but it’s scenic and it’s straight up bliss compared to that demon path we drove over from 80. Come from Auburn.

Ben L

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: B

4

The main thing I have to share is the route. Google maps told us to take a dirt road down from highway 80. DO NOT TAKE THIS ROAD. In a lifetime of dumb decisions, this one stands out as a top-3 terrible choice. The “road” is a washed-out cliffside rubble path that I wouldn’t wish on a jeep, much less our little soldier RAV4. It took us two and a half hours of crawling over boulders at .2 mph and by the time it was over we were both pretty shell shocked. Once we got to the site we found a paved road just around the corner that came from Auburn. It’s windy and it takes forever but it’s scenic and it’s straight up bliss compared to that demon path we drove over from 80. Come from Auburn.

Ben L

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: B

4

The main thing I have to share is the route. Google maps told us to take a dirt road down from highway 80. DO NOT TAKE THIS ROAD. In a lifetime of dumb decisions, this one stands out as a top-3 terrible choice. The “road” is a washed-out cliffside rubble path that I wouldn’t wish on a jeep, much less our little soldier RAV4. It took us two and a half hours of crawling over boulders at .2 mph and by the time it was over we were both pretty shell shocked. Once we got to the site we found a paved road just around the corner that came from Auburn. It’s windy and it takes forever but it’s scenic and it’s straight up bliss compared to that demon path we drove over from 80. Come from Auburn.

KIMBERLEE B

Verified

August 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B

1

Terrible

KIMBERLEE B

Verified

August 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B

1

Terrible

KIMBERLEE B

Verified

August 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B

1

Terrible

Jill M

Verified

August 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A

5

It was a long scary drive to get to this campsite, but one of the nicest places we have ever been.

Jill M

Verified

August 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A

5

It was a long scary drive to get to this campsite, but one of the nicest places we have ever been.

Jill M

Verified

August 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A

5

It was a long scary drive to get to this campsite, but one of the nicest places we have ever been.

Eric S

Verified

October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: B

4

Great little campground. After walking around it most of the spots were quite flat and had a good amount of room. You could probably fit 2 tents on most of the sites. The river is just a short walk away but as was my case, it might be barely a trickle later in the summer dependent on the prior winter. The lake is super close too. Over all I would recommend Ahart.

Location & Directions for Ahart Campground

22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631 United States

Elevation: 1,625 ft

Getting There

<p> High clearance vehicles may take Foresthill Rd to the 43 Rd (Robinson Flat Rd) to Mosquito Ridge Rd, snow permitting. Access from Soda Springs and the 43 Rd is not recommended for trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles th...

Nearest town

Foresthill, CA - 41 mi

About over 1 hr (83 min) to downtown

Highway access

The nearest major road access is via Foresthill Rd, which connects to Mosquito Ridge Rd. There are no interstates or major highways within approximately 25 miles.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Vehicles & parking

  • Large RVs may not navigate the campground roads; check vehicle size before arrival.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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