Established Camping
Lewis Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest
Overview
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities.
Recreation
Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Pleasant stay
Lewis at French Meadows is quite a remote campground, 40 miles of winding mountain road from the nearest (small) town. The drive is spectacular though. Unfortunately the section of the reservoir that the campground is on is currently dry due to the drought conditions. You can get to the water…
Location
Lewis Campground is located in California
Directions
Mosquito Ridge Rd outside of Foresthill is closed. As of June 2023, access to French Meadows Reservoir for low clearance vehicles, trucks pulling any type of trailer, and motorhomes/RVs is best through Georgetown on the Eldorado National Forest, taking Wentworth Springs Rd to Eleven Pines Rd.__ __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 that are not high clearance vehicles with four wheel drive. It is 6 miles around the lake to the north shore, Lewis Campground will be on the right.
Address
22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 75631
Coordinates
39.132125 N
120.416891 W