Lewis
Campground · California · 38 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 38
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 5,290 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities.Recreation
Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. McGuire boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Middle Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides fishing and swimming. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including the Western States Trail, Tevis Cup Trail, and some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness.Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill. Flush and vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.Natural Features
The campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the American River and is the western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness.Nearby Attractions
Lewis Campground is a recreation site within the French Meadows Recreation Area which includes many other recreation facilities. The Granite Chief Wilderness can be accessed nearby at Talbot Trailhead and access to the Western States Trail and Tevis Cup Trail also can be accessed nearby. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack trails, Duncan Canyon, Duncan Peak Lookout, Robinson Flat historic ranger station, Placer County Big Tree Grove Botanical Area, and Grouse Falls Scenic Area.The facts
- Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 38 bookable sites
- 40 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 4 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: EAST, WEST
Site types
- 38 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.
40 campsites at Lewis
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | EAST | Management | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 37 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 41 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 22 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 020 | EAST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 021 | EAST | Management | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 022 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 22 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 028 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | WEST | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
High clearance vehicles may take Foresthill Rd to the 43 Rd (Robinson Flat Rd) to Mosquito Ridge Rd, snow permitting. Access from Soda Springs and the 43 Rd is not recommended for trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicles with four wheel drive. It is 6 miles around the lake to the north shore, Lewis Campground will be on the right.
39.13213, -120.41689 · 39°7'55.7"N 120°25'0.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 10.6 | 9.3 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 6.8 | 11.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Lewis
- Can you reserve a site at Lewis?
- Yes, Lewis is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lewis have?
- 40 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Lewis?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Lewis?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lewis.
Also listed by
Lewis also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lewis's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20 per site
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
Camping near Lewis
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- Ahart Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- French Meadows 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mumford Bar Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
- French Meadows Reservoir 1.3 mi · Facility
- Poppy Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
- Big Meadows Campground 4 mi · Campground
- Hell Hole Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
- Talbot Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
- Upper Hole Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
- Robinson Flat Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 530-367-2224
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-19.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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