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California
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Inside Tahoe National Forest
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French Meadows
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French Meadows Campground is located on the south shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Late season start up in progress, campers are suggested to bring their own water.

LEWIS
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.

COYOTE GROUP
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.

GATES GROUP
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
French Meadows Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
FRENCH MEADOWS
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
POPPY
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Poppy Campground
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Lewis Campground
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
LEWIS
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Black Bear Campground
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.