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French Meadows campground offers a beautiful and serene location with easy access to a stunning lake, clean facilities, and well-maintained campsites. Recent renovations have enhanced the experience, and the friendly camp hosts provide excellent service. While there is no cell service and limited direct access to the water, visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and spacious sites, making it a great getaway from city life.
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June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
We went stayed here June 14-17, 2020. This is a nice clean campground and the fishing was surprisingly good. Unfortunately, the reservoir was very windy during our stay which made boating and fishing almost impossible. It's also a long walk to the shoreline unless you snag a site near the lake. We probably won't rerun.
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June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
We went stayed here June 14-17, 2020. This is a nice clean campground and the fishing was surprisingly good. Unfortunately, the reservoir was very windy during our stay which made boating and fishing almost impossible. It's also a long walk to the shoreline unless you snag a site near the lake. We probably won't rerun.
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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Amazing location and nice campsite. restrooms as is expected not very clean but the location and the views compensates for that.
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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 054, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Nice campgrounds and place was well kept. Only three stars because the camp host was nom existent. First night a group of 6 cars partied until midnight keeping everyone awake and the host didn't shut them down. Second night another group partied till midnight, again keeping everyone awake. Seems like a good place to party for naive city people since no one working there cares about 10pm curfew.
Also flushing toilets kept being opened for an hour and then locked again for rest of the day. Which made it a long hike to the other bathrooms.
Was a great place and nice camp, just had the luck to have neighbors that were too self centered to care about others around them.
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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Amazing location and nice campsite. restrooms as is expected not very clean but the location and the views compensates for that.
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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 054, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Nice campgrounds and place was well kept. Only three stars because the camp host was nom existent. First night a group of 6 cars partied until midnight keeping everyone awake and the host didn't shut them down. Second night another group partied till midnight, again keeping everyone awake. Seems like a good place to party for naive city people since no one working there cares about 10pm curfew.
Also flushing toilets kept being opened for an hour and then locked again for rest of the day. Which made it a long hike to the other bathrooms.
Was a great place and nice camp, just had the luck to have neighbors that were too self centered to care about others around them.
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July 9, 2020 Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Great campground out in the forest. The lake is super nice and clean enough to swim in. There is no real "beach" just a lot of rocks so bring shoes with you. Plenty of off road forest service trails to check out as well.
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July 9, 2020 Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Great campground out in the forest. The lake is super nice and clean enough to swim in. There is no real "beach" just a lot of rocks so bring shoes with you. Plenty of off road forest service trails to check out as well.
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July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
great spot in times of covid. the lake is a bit cold but we managed a short swim!
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July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA FRENCH MEADOWS
Everything was fantastic except we wish there had been some better spots to sit at the beach. Even dirt would have been better then the really rocky beaches. But besides that, everything was amazing. We will be camping here again
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American River Ranger District, Foresthill, CA 95631 United States
Elevation: 1,619 ft
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...
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.
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 1,483
Nearby city: Reno, NV
Approx. 43 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 3,228 ft
Foresthill, CA
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