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French Meadows Campground
French Meadows is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Tahoe National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 61 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov places the campground beside the reservoir, on its south side, among pine and fir trees[5]. All 61 listed sites are standard nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov shows that 61 sites accept an RV or trailer and 61 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 64 feet[3]. Seven of the 61 sites are marked accessible[7]. The listing says each campsite has a picnic table, a fire ring and a food locker, and that some sites are first-come, first-served[5]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM for 60 of the 61 sites[8][9].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 61 |
| Site types[1] | 61 standard nonelectric |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[7] | 7 |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 64 ft (median 24 ft) |
| Equipment[6] | RV or trailer at 61 sites, tent at 61 sites |
| Pets[10] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[8] | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out[9] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[12] | 6 |
Before you go
- Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 6 people at most sites[12].
- Campfires are listed as allowed at all 59 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
- Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground, so check the official page before you go.
- Fees are not covered here, so confirm the current rate on Recreation.gov.
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve French Meadows Campground?
- Yes, Recreation.gov says French Meadows can be reserved there[2]. The listing also mentions that some sites are first-come, first-served[5].
- Are dogs allowed at French Meadows Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 61 campsites with this detail listed[10].
- Are campfires allowed at French Meadows Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 59 campsites with this detail listed[11]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 61 overnight campsites at French Meadows: 61 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- French Meadows can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at French Meadows: 64 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 24 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- French Meadows is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Tahoe National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for French Meadows. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at French Meadows: 61 sites accept an RV or trailer and 61 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 7 of the 61 campsites at French Meadows are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at French Meadows on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at French Meadows on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM (for 60 of 61 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at French Meadows: yes at all 61 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at French Meadows: yes at all 59 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at French Meadows: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.