Check with Recreation.govA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Lewis Campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, surrounded by a coniferous forest and overlooking waters on the Middle Fork of the American River. The site is part of the French Meadows Recreation Area and serves as a western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness.











Length limits vary by campsite.
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| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 33 no-hookup individual sites.
22830 Foresthill Road
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“Camp sites were trash free, enjoyable. Camp host(s) was very sweet and welcoming. Would come back.”
“They drained half the reservoir and they never mentioned that on the app ”
“Spot 034 is very small if you are camping with more than a few people it will be a squeeze. Also there is only room for one vehicle with a trailer or two cars only for parking for site 034. ”
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| $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 36 mi from campground
$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 7 · 93 mi from campground
$155/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 95 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $110/person
For May weekends, book about 69 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 32 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 32 days ahead | 69 days ahead | 19 days ahead | 51 days ahead |
| June | 25 days ahead | 57 days ahead | 47 days ahead | 113 days ahead |
| July | 28 days ahead | 58 days ahead | 34 days ahead | 92 days ahead |
| August | 21 days ahead | 45 days ahead | 26 days ahead | 58 days ahead |
| September | 19 days ahead | 39 days ahead | 14 days ahead | 37 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (3,574 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
33 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
33 sites · $20/night
Loops: WEST loop (17), EAST loop (16)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lake Tahoe area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $642/person

Lake Tahoe area · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person

Lake Tahoe area · 14 hr · from $270/person