Lewis
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities.
The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill. Flush and vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Notifications and Alerts
Stage 3 fire restrictions are in place on the Tahoe National Forest beginning August 1, 2024. All campfires, smoking, shooting and charcoal BBQs are prohibited on Tahoe National Forest lands and recreation areas.
Under these restrictions, recreationists to the Tahoe National Forest are still welcome to use portable cooking stoves, propane campfires or lanterns with a shut-off valve that use liquefied, jellied, or bottled fuel.
- Please visit the following link to review the full Forest Order including a list of authorized developed campgrounds and day use sites where fires (in established metal fire rings) are allowed and to review additional prohibitions: Tahoe National Forest - Stage III Fire Restrictions Special Order 17-24-16
- For additional information please visit: Tahoe National Forest - News & Events - Tahoe National Forest increases fire restrictions
Need to Know
Water systems are on and water is potable. Water Systems at remote recreation sites can be unreliable, it is highly recommended to bring additional drinking water for your stay. If water system fails the closest services are in Foresthill, 40 miles away.
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the American River Ranger District (530) 367-2224 (voice), (530) 367-2226 (TDD).
- Campground is 40 miles from Foresthill and not on Lake Tahoe
- This is bear country; food must be stored in provided food storage lockers
- First-come, first-served sites may be available
- Last minute gas, ice and supplies should be purchased at Foresthill
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Large single unit RVs are not suitable for the campground roads. Even though a site might have a 40 foot parking space, a 40 foot long RV can’t navigate through the campground. Also please remember that site parking length includes trailer and vehicle.
There is no cell phone service in this area!
Natural Features
The campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the American River and is the western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness.
Nearby Attractions
Lewis Campground is a recreation site within the French Meadows Recreation Area which includes many other recreation facilities. The Granite Chief Wilderness can be accessed nearby at Talbot Trailhead and access to the Western States Trail and Tevis Cup Trail also can be accessed nearby. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack trails, Duncan Canyon, Duncan Peak Lookout, Robinson Flat historic ranger station, Placer County Big Tree Grove Botanical Area, and Grouse Falls Scenic Area.
Recreation
Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. McGuire boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Middle Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides fishing and swimming. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including the Western States Trail, Tevis Cup Trail, and some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness.
Contact Information
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22830 Foresthill Road Foresthill CA 75631
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-367-2224
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
High clearance vehicles may take Foresthill Rd to the 43 Rd (Robinson Flat Rd) to Mosquito Ridge Rd, snow permitting. Access from Soda Springs and the 43 Rd is not recommended for trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicles with four wheel drive. It is 6 miles around the lake to the north shore, Lewis Campground will be on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site 023, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
