Lewis
Its 38 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Lewis is a National Forest campground near Foresthill, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 38
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- 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
38 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 45 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 002 |
| 003 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 003 |
| 004 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 37 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 004 |
| 005 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 005 |
| 006 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 006 |
| 007 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 007 |
| 008 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 008 |
| 009 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 41 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 009 |
| 010 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 010 |
| 011 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 011 |
| 012 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 012 |
| 013 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 44 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 013 |
| 014 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 44 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 014 |
| 015 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 015 |
| 016 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 016 |
| 017 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 017 |
| 018 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 018 |
| 019 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 019 |
| 020 | EAST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 020 |
| 022 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 022 |
| 023 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 023 |
| 024 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 44 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 024 |
| 025 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 025 |
| 026 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 026 |
| 027 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 027 |
| 028 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 028 |
| 029 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 029 |
| 030 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 030 |
| 031 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 031 |
| 032 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 032 |
| 033 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 033 |
| 034 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 034 |
| 035 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 035 |
| 036 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 036 |
| 037 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 037 |
| 038 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 038 |
| 039 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 039 |
| 040 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 040 |
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
- 5,285 ft
39.1320, -120.4167 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lewis?
Sites at Lewis are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233180).
How much does it cost to camp at Lewis?
Camping at Lewis costs Single Site: $20 per night.
How many campsites does Lewis have?
Lewis has 38 campsites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Lewis?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Lewis.
Does Lewis have RV hookups?
No. Lewis has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Lewis?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Lewis; 38 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Lewis?
Yes, Lewis has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Lewis?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lewis.
Who manages Lewis?
Lewis is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lewis
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Lewis, 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, 26 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:
Gates Group Campground - Sites
- 3
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- 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, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Joel Miller, USFS, November, 2018, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)