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Poppy Campground

Poppy Campground is located on the north west shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Campground is accessible by boat or trail only.

Current Conditions
Overgrown as of 5/14/2025

General Information

12 tent sites located on the north side of French Meadows Reservoir. The campground can only be reached by boat or foot. Poppy Campground is located on the northwest shore of French Meadows Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. The campground is only accessible by boat or trail, it is approximately one mile from McGuire parking lot to the campground. This campground has 12 campsites. There is no trash removal service so pack out what you pack in. The Reservoir is the only water source; be sure to purify before drinking.

Accessible by boat or trail only; pack-in/pack-out (no garbage receptacles).

NO Services. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT

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: $18 per night

$18 per site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.12133651

Longitude: -120.4376155

Directions

Directions from Foresthill: Travel 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Rd. and proceed to the campground. The campground is located on the northwest shore of the reservoir and is accessible only by boat or trail. It is approximately one mile from the McGuire parking lot to the campground.

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.

Last updated June 23, 2025