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Lewis Campground

Lewis Campground is located near Foresthill in the Tahoe National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the American River, which offers opportunities for fishing and rafting, and the Foresthill Divide Loop Trail, popular for hiking and mountain biking.

Description

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 swimming. McGuire boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Middle Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides fishing and swimming. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including the Western States Trail, Tevis Cup Trail, and some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness.

Natural Features

The campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the American River and is the western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness.

Nearby Attractions

Lewis Campground is a recreation site within the French Meadows Recreation Area which includes many other recreation facilities. The Granite Chief Wilderness can be accessed nearby at Talbot Trailhead and access to the Western States Trail and Tevis Cup Trail also can be accessed nearby. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack trails, Duncan Canyon, Duncan Peak Lookout, Robinson Flat historic ranger station, Placer County Big Tree Grove Botanical Area, and Grouse Falls Scenic Area.

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Location

Lewis Campground is located in California

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Directions

\_\_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

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

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 about a mile down the road at the boat launch.

The campground itself is nice, mid-size with flush toilets and potable water supply available. Clean with friendly camp hosts who helped suggest activities and hikes. We were visited by deer within feet of our tent in the middle of the night, close enough to hear them breathing and munching on the vegetation. We had a noisy family as neighbors for both nights of our stay… didn’t love it but that’s the luck of the draw.

We did an 11-mile hike in Granite Chief Wilderness which is accessible about 5 miles up a gravel road from the campground. On the way back we stopped for a swim in the river that feeds the reservoir… more of a creek currently, but we found a deep still spot perfect for swimming and soaking our tired feet. That was a highlight of our weekend trip.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lewis Campground by Wood F., July 30, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Lewis Campground?

    Lewis Campground allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Does Lewis Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lewis Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Lewis Campground?

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  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Lewis Campground?

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