About French Meadows
Number of accommodations: 60
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2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (248)
What Guests Are Saying
French Meadows offers a beautiful and remote camping experience with clean facilities, spacious sites, and easy access to a lovely lake for swimming and kayaking. Campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere and helpful staff, though some note that the roads can be challenging and the descent to the water is steep and rocky, making it less suitable for families with young children. Overall, visitors enjoy the scenic views, cleanliness, and tranquility of the campground.
What Guests Are Saying
French Meadows offers a beautiful and remote camping experience with clean facilities, spacious sites, and easy access to a lovely lake for swimming and kayaking. Campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere and helpful staff, though some note that the roads can be challenging and the descent to the water is steep and rocky, making it less suitable for families with young children. Overall, visitors enjoy the scenic views, cleanliness, and tranquility of the campground.
Review Summary
Anthony M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
This is a very nice, well kept, and secluded campground. We had a great time, with easy access to the water for swimming and sailing. All but one of the restrooms were closed to conserve water, with either vault toilets or port-a-potties available throughout the rest of the campground. We packed water with us, but the drinking water spigots were on, as described on recreation.gov. Overall, a fantastic place to camp and well worth the drive.
Anthony M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
This is a very nice, well kept, and secluded campground. We had a great time, with easy access to the water for swimming and sailing. All but one of the restrooms were closed to conserve water, with either vault toilets or port-a-potties available throughout the rest of the campground. We packed water with us, but the drinking water spigots were on, as described on recreation.gov. Overall, a fantastic place to camp and well worth the drive.
Ty C
August 15, 2021
Wasn’t able to go because the air quality was so bad. Pretty ridiculous I was still able to book this campsite without any warning that air quality was so poor.
Ty C
August 15, 2021
Wasn’t able to go because the air quality was so bad. Pretty ridiculous I was still able to book this campsite without any warning that air quality was so poor.
Alexander E
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Our stay was excellent. Very clean campsite that was tended to everyday. Staff was also nice and friendly. The walk to the water is a bit steep but it was good exercise. We were not very successful fishing but also fished off the shoreline and it’s not the best time of year. Also didn’t use live/real bait so definitely bring some! Overall it was an awesome experience and a good use of vacation time!
Alexander E
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Our stay was excellent. Very clean campsite that was tended to everyday. Staff was also nice and friendly. The walk to the water is a bit steep but it was good exercise. We were not very successful fishing but also fished off the shoreline and it’s not the best time of year. Also didn’t use live/real bait so definitely bring some! Overall it was an awesome experience and a good use of vacation time!
Harinder S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Campsite was very clean, well maintained. was super nice and very helpful. We enjoyed our 3 days.
Harinder S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Campsite was very clean, well maintained. was super nice and very helpful. We enjoyed our 3 days.
Patricia C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Water temp was warm which was great. Morning and late evening the water was perfect. Mid afternoon the wind picked up so the he lake wasn’t as accessible but there are other nice areas to enjoy.
Patricia C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Water temp was warm which was great. Morning and late evening the water was perfect. Mid afternoon the wind picked up so the he lake wasn’t as accessible but there are other nice areas to enjoy.
Location French Meadows
Address:
American River Ranger District
Foresthill, CA, 95631
United States
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 recommoned to trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicle with four wheel drive.
The campground is on the south shore.
The nearest major road access is via Foresthill Rd and Mosquito Ridge Rd, but there are no interstates or major highways within 25 miles of the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1139 / -120.424
Elevation: 1619 feet
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
