
Coyote Group
Foresthill, California
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Inside Tahoe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Coyote Group
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About this campground
Overview Coyote Group Campground is located on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir, near the Middle Fork of American River. The facility is located in a remote area approximately 40 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation The Middle Fork of American River provides visitors with ample opportunities for fishing and swimming. Popular activities on the nearby reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Two boat ramps are located within three miles of the campground. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness and The Western States Trail. Just down the road is the Granite Chief Wilderness which provides amazing hiking opportunities for adventurous party to explore historic aspen tree stands and secluded mountain passes and trail. The Western States Trail provides great opportunity for hiking, horesback riding, dirt biking, and for adventurous mountain bikers. Facilities The campground offers four group campsites. The Black Bear site is accessible and can accommodate up to 50 people. Brush Wolf, Little Wolf and Prairie Wolf sites can accommodate up to 25 people each. Multiple picnic tables, campfire circles and grills are provided. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground. Natural Features The campground is situated near the river, just north of French Meadows Reservoir. A coniferous forest covers the area. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, summertime temperatures are warm throughout the day and cool at night.
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When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Lake Spaulding, CA weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan44° high25° low
- Feb46° high26° low
- Mar51° high27° low
- Apr56° high30° low
- May64° high37° low
- Jun75° high43° low
- Jul82° high48° low
- Aug82° high47° low
- Sep76° high44° low
- Oct65° high37° low
- Nov51° high30° low
- Dec43° high25° low
Where it is
- American River Ranger District · Ranger district
- Tahoe National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Tahoe National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Oct 5, 2026
fire-restriction · posted Sep 28, 2026
information · posted Sep 25, 2026
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Gates GroupCamping0.4 mi
- LewisCamping0.4 mi
- Middle Fork American RiverCanoeing2.1 mi
- Placer Queen Mine TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Tevis Cup TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Duncan CreekCanoeing5 mi
- Center WallRock climbing9.1 mi
- Shirley Canyon CliffsRock climbing9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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