USDA Forest Service · California
Lewis
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 40
- Hookups
- 38 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to October 15
- Max RV length
- 53 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,344 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
- LEWIS CG, N. LOOP, CS1-21 (NFSR 0042-002-04) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Tahoe National Forest
- Nearest town
- Foresthill
- Address
- 22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA, 75631
- Phone
- 530-367-2224
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
40 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
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 | 45° | 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° | 51° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 52° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 44° | 31° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 37° | 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.
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