French Meadows

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (177)

🟢 10 open windows as of Sep 16 — soonest Fri Sep 18–Mon Sep 21

6 of the last 128 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (4h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 63 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

French Meadows in California has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Sep 18–Mon Sep 21. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #054–AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #057 next to each othersites #002, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012, #014, #028, #031, #041, #054, #055, #056, #057, #060, #061

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #032–AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #040 next to each othersites #004, #019, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #043, #044, #045, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #058, #059, #062

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #005 & AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #006 next to each othersites #005, #006, #010, #015, #018, #020, #042

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #016, #021, #047

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #004–AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #006 next to each othersites #004, #005, #006, #022, #023, #025, #026, #036, #039, #043, #052, #053, #058, #059, #062

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites #048

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 4h agosites #017

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #015 & AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #016 next to each othersites #010, #015, #016, #024, #032, #035, #037, #044, #045, #051

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #002 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #002** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #007 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #007** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #008 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #008** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #009 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #009** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #011 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #011** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #012 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #012** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.9 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.4 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at French Meadows over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 2–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~370 mi from LA💵 $24/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆176 ratings

5★102

4★46

3★16

2★6

1★6

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.2/4

Verizon0.1/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ French Meadows FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at French Meadows?

French Meadows in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at French Meadows?

Campsite fees at French Meadows run about $24/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at French Meadows when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like French Meadows often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at French Meadows?

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at French Meadows over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 2–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is French Meadows a good campground?

French Meadows holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 177 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at French Meadows?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at French Meadows, AT&T rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 46 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is French Meadows located?

French Meadows is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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