Lewis Campground
Lewis Campground is located on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness.
General Information
Lewis Campground is located on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. This campground has 40 sites with tables and grills. There are toilets and potable water, as well as a boat launch. Activities include fishing, swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking and viewing scenery.
Bear proof food boxes available; concrete boat launching ramp nearby; trailer dump station.
Western States Trail access
June - September
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Firearms or any other implements of destruction (including but not limited to bow & arrow and slingshots) are prohibited in this area;
camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle: $5 per vehicle per night
$20 per site
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.132029
Longitude: -120.416669
Directions
Directions from Foresthill: Travel 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Road (forest road 96). and proceed to campground. The campground is located on the north shore of the reservoir.
Access is through Foresthill, California. This campground is extremely remote and there are no services available. Please be sure to have a full tank of gas before traveling
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
