French Meadows
Its 61 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $24 per night. French Meadows is a National Forest campground near Foresthill, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 2French Meadow Redesign Map. Photo: Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 85 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 61
- Accessible sites
- 7
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 85 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
61 sites; 5 pull-through; the longest takes a 85 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 004 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 85 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 49 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 008 |
| 009 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 26 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 26 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
| 012 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 012 |
| 013 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 38 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 013 |
| 014 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 014 |
| 015 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 64 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 015 |
| 016 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 016 |
| 017 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 017 |
| 018 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 018 |
| 019 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 26 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 019 |
| 020 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 020 |
| 021 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 021 |
| 022 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 022 |
| 023 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 023 |
| 024 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 024 |
| 025 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 025 |
| 026 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 028 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 028 |
| 030 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 030 |
| 031 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 031 |
| 032 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 032 |
| 033 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 033 |
| 034 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 034 |
| 035 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 67 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 035 |
| 036 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 036 |
| 037 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 037 |
| 038 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 038 |
| 039 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 039 |
| 040 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 040 |
| 041 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 041 |
| 042 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 042 |
| 043 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 043 |
| 044 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 044 |
| 045 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 045 |
| 046 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 046 |
| 047 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 047 |
| 048 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 048 |
| 049 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 049 |
| 050 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 050 |
| 051 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 051 |
| 052 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 052 |
| 053 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 053 |
| 054 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 26 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 054 |
| 055 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 055 |
| 056 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 056 |
| 057 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 057 |
| 058 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 47 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 058 |
| 059 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 52 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 059 |
| 060 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 060 |
| 061 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 061 |
| 062 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 062 |
| 063 | AREA FRENCH MEADOWS | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 063 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,300 ft
39.1140, -120.4214 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at French Meadows?
Sites at French Meadows are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232047).
How much does it cost to camp at French Meadows?
Camping at French Meadows costs Single Site: $24 per night.
How many campsites does French Meadows have?
French Meadows has 61 campsites. 7 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at French Meadows?
Yes, 7 sites are designated accessible at French Meadows.
Does French Meadows have RV hookups?
No. French Meadows has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 85 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at French Meadows?
Recreation.gov lists 5 pull-through sites at French Meadows: site 004, site 007, site 015, site 048, and site 058.
Is there drinking water at French Meadows?
Yes, French Meadows has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at French Meadows?
Yes, pets are allowed at French Meadows.
Who manages French Meadows?
French Meadows is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around French Meadows
Swimming nearby
Nearest to French Meadows, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 21 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 23 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 26 miles), and Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
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- 38
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Gates Group Campground - Sites
- 3
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Coyote Group Campground - Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
More campgrounds: camping near Foresthill and campgrounds in Placer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)