Boat and foot access only makes Poppy Hike-in Boat-in Campground a backcountry option within Tahoe National Forest near Foresthill. The US Forest Service manages this established site, which requires campers to either hike in with their gear or arrive by watercraft. French Meadows Reservoir provides the water access point for boaters, while hiking trails connect the campground to the broader trail system. The remote access keeps visitor numbers lower than drive-in campgrounds. French Meadows sits less than a mile southeast for those preferring vehicle access to the same general area.
Description
Poppy Campground is located on the north west shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Campground is accessible by boat or trail only.
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Location
Public CampgroundPoppy Hike-in Boat-in Campground is located in California
Directions
<p>Directions from Foresthill: Travel 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Rd. and proceed to the campground. The campground is located on the northwest shore of the reservoir and is accessible only by boat or trail. It is approximately one mile from the McGuire parking lot to the campground.</p>
Coordinates
39.12087211 N
120.43818718 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Sacramento, CA
- 2 hrs 30 min from Yuba City, CA
- 3 hrs 5 min from Reno, NV
- 3 hrs 36 min from Carson City, NV
