Public campground in Foresthill, CA

LEWIS

22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 75631
About 19 miles southwest of Truckee, CA

RV site details

RV sites40
RV lengthUp to 53 ft
Elevation5,290 ft
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Call (530) 367-2224 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About LEWIS

LEWIS is a public campground in Foresthill, CA. It has 40 campsites. 33 sites can be reserved. 7 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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.

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.

The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-in and Paved

Location

22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 75631
About 19 miles southwest of Truckee, CA
Elevation 5,290 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes LEWIS in a setting associated with forest, lake or reservoir, mountain landscape, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Horseback riding among the recreation options at or near this Foresthill campground.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming