USDA Forest Service · California
Coyote Group
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 4 with water, 4 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to October 15
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,328 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- COYOTE GROUP CG, S. LOOP (NFSR 0096-088) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Tahoe National Forest
- Nearest town
- Foresthill
- Address
- 22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA, 95631
- Phone
- 530-367-2224
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming
4 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Coyote Group Campground is located on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir, near the Middle Fork of American River. The facility is located in a remote area approximately 40 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
The Middle Fork of American River provides visitors with ample opportunities for fishing and swimming. Popular activities on the nearby reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Two boat ramps are located within three miles of the campground.
A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness and The Western States Trail. Just down the road is the Granite Chief Wilderness which provides amazing hiking opportunities for adventurous party to explore historic aspen tree stands and secluded mountain passes and trail. The Western States Trail provides great opportunity for hiking, horesback riding, dirt biking, and for adventurous mountain bikers.
Facilities
The campground offers four group campsites. The Black Bear site is accessible and can accommodate up to 50 people. Brush Wolf, Little Wolf and Prairie Wolf sites can accommodate up to 25 people each. Multiple picnic tables, campfire circles and grills are provided. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated near the river, just north of French Meadows Reservoir. A coniferous forest covers the area. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, summertime temperatures are warm throughout the day and cool at night.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 32° | 20° | 58° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 31° | 15° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 32° | 20° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 34° | 16° | 65° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 42° | 30° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 50° | 34° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 57° | 48° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 58° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 52° | 44° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 44° | 31° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 38° | 25° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 33° | 20° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Gates Group · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 3 sites
- Lewis · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 40 sites
- Ahart Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 12 sites
- French Meadows · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 63 sites
- Poppy Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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