Mosquito Ridge Road
Mosquito Ridge Road heads east from the town of Foresthill to French Meadows Reservoir. It is a twisty, curvy mountain road and provides access to the Middle Fork American River as well as the Big Trees, the most northerly grove of Giant Sequoias, and the recreation facilities at French Meadows Reservoir. It also provides access to the Granite Chief Wilderness.
Recreation Sites
Ahart Campground
Ahart Campground is located on the Middle American River and is near French Meadows Reservoir. Campground is close in proximity to Granite Chief Wilderness. It is surrounded by a coniferous forest.
Coyote Group Campground
Coyote Group Campground is located on the north east shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness.Group sites can…
French Meadows Boat Ramp
Located within a State Game Refuge on the south shore of French Meadows Reservoir.***Mosquito Ridge Road/Forest Road 96 and 11 Pines Road accessing this campground are currently closed and will…
French Meadows Campground
Site Closed
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…
French Meadows Picnic Site
Located within a State Game Refuge on the south shore of French Meadows Reservoir, adjacent to the boat ramp. Seven picnic tables with cooking grills.***Mosquito Ridge Road/Forest Road 96 and 11…
Gates Group Campground
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 accommodate…
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.
McGuire Boat Ramp
Located on the north shore of French Meadows ReservoirÂ
Mcguire Picnic Site
Located on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir. 10 picnic tables with cooking grills. Day use only. Adjacent to beach and swimming area.
Oxbow Raft Put-in Site
Located on the Middle Fork American River, this is the place to put in for the runs down to Ruck-a-Chucky, Mammoth Bar, or the Confluence. Though this site is primarily used by commercial rafting…