California · Camping · Foresthill · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

French Meadows

63
sites
May–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Tahoe National Forest.

  • Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

    Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-25-05 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 63 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,304 ft
  • Near ForesthillAmerican River Ranger District · Tahoe National Forest

French Meadows Campground is located along the shores French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

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    French Meadows

    Campground

    The next 7 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    The Arc

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 10 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit French Meadows

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      47° / 34°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 33°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 35°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 37°

      11 wet

    5. May

      61° / 46°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 54°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 63°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 62°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 57°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 48°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 39°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 34°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Canyon Ap, CA, 19.1 mi away at 5,276 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

French Meadows

63 sites for tent and RV camping

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