Talbot
California
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Conditions: Caution
for campground, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 17 h ago · oldest 18 h
caution: Agency alerts
21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Floriston Fire Closure
USFSPosted Oct 6 · checked 18 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 60°F / low 60°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground
OpenWeather17 h ago
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Talbot
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About this campground
Talbot Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Campsites will be closed October 24th-28th.
Campsite info
- Quiet hours
- 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
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
- Talbot Creek TrailHiking2 mi
- Middle Fork American RiverCanoeing2.1 mi
- Tevis Cup TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Ahart CgCamping3.4 mi
- Gates GroupCamping3.7 mi
- North Fork American RiverCanoeing3.9 mi
- Center WallRock climbing5.9 mi
- Shirley Canyon CliffsRock climbing6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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