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Tahoe National Forest
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4531(voice)
TTY users dial 711 for telecommunication relay service

American River Ranger District
22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2224(voice)
TTY users dial 711 for telecommunication relay service

Sierraville Ranger District
317 South Lincoln Street
PO Box 95
Sierraville, CA 96126
(530) 994-3401(voice)
(530) 994-3521 (TTY)

Truckee Ranger District
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-3558(voice)
(530) 587-6907 (TTY)

Yuba River Ranger District
15924 Highway 49
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3231 or 478-6253(voice)
(530) 288-3656 (TTY)

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Ahart Campground

Area Status: Closed

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.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	NO SERVICES. PACK IN, PACK OUT
Reservations:	Reservations can me made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777
Fees	$20 per site
Open Season:	May - Oct
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:	River water source - purify before drinking
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (4)
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From Foresthill: Drive 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96). Campground is on Middle American River, 1 mile north of French Meadows Reservoir.

General Notes:

Bear proof food boxes available