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Gates Group Campground is located on the North Fork American River, at the north end of the French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. It is 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities.
The North Fork American River provides fishing and swimming. The reservoir can be accessed nearby. Popular activities 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. Just down the road is the Granite Chief Wilderness which provides amazing hiking opportunities for an adventurous party to explore historic aspen trees and secluded mountain passes and trails. The Western States Trail provides great opportunity for hiker, horseback riders, dirt bikers, and for adventurous maintain bikers.
The campground offers three group campsites. Two sites can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles each. Another group site can accommodates up to 75 people and 25 vehicles.
Picnic tables, campfire circles and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
The campground is situated along the river, just north of French Meadows Reservoir. A coniferous forest covers the area. At an elevation of 5200 feet, summertime temperatures are warm in the day and cool at night.
From Foresthill: Drive 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96). Campground is on east shore of French Meadows Reservoir.
Nice and quiet with Middle Fork of American River running by.
Nice little Creek with wading pool near the camp. Big trees, tons of dust and dirt, so it's nice to have the creek to cool off in.
Nice camp ground. Very deep in the forest with twisty road. There's a nice lake nearby. The kids enjoyed rock climbing. There were 🐻 activity in the middle of the night as they tried to get into the trash and food. They didn't bother us though, so keep your food locked up!
Very, VERY, very remote. No cellphone. Campground was nice. Very quite and spacious. Adjacent to a pleasant stream. Each of the sites has its own vault toilet. Never heard any vehicle noise. Was visited by the local bear which only strolled through to sniff around before he moved on.
