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California
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Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Gates-Group Cg
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Gates Group Campground is located on the east shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Group sites can accomodate RVs or tents. Features are cooking grills, campfire rings with benches, serving and eating tables, and lots of tent space. Black Bear (in Coyote Group Campgrounds) has a flush restroom and is designed for accessibility. All other sites have vault toilets. All group sites have piped water.

COYOTE GROUP
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.

LEWIS
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.

GATES GROUP
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Black Bear Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Coyote Group Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
COYOTE
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Gates Group Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
LEWIS
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Lewis Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Ahart Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.