Gates Group Campground
Its 3 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Overnight Use:. Gates Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Foresthill, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 3
- Group sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ 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
3 sites in 3 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | ASPE | Group standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ASPE, site 01 |
| 02 | LODG | Group standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop LODG, site 02 |
| 03 | POND | Group standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop POND, site 03 |
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
39.1333, -120.4067 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Gates Group Campground?
Sites at Gates Group Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232048).
How much does it cost to camp at Gates Group Campground?
Camping at Gates Group Campground costs Overnight Use:.
How many campsites does Gates Group Campground have?
Gates Group Campground has 3 campsites, including 3 group sites.
Does Gates Group Campground have RV hookups?
No. Gates Group Campground has no hookups.
Are there pull-through sites at Gates Group Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Gates Group Campground; 3 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Gates Group Campground?
Yes, Gates Group Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Gates Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gates Group Campground.
Who manages Gates Group Campground?
Gates Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Gates Group Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Gates Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 21 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 22 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 25 miles), and Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Coyote Group Campground - Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Lewis - Sites
- 38
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- 11
- Season
- 05-21 to 09-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
French Meadows - Sites
- 61
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
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, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Joel Miller USFS November 2018., via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)