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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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Due to extreme weather conditions in this area, drinking/running water may not be available. Please plan on bringing enough water with you for the duration of your stay. |
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| Reservations: | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees: | $20 per site |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | 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 |
| Closest Towns: | Foresthill |
| Water: | Piped Water |
| Restroom: | Flush and Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
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.
General Notes:
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
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 40 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72074&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | of 40 |
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Waterskiing
Location
