French Meadows

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (163)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28

7 of the last 99 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 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 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28. 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

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h ago👥 11 in a row, AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #035–AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #045 next to each othersites #002, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #014, #017, #018, #019, #020, #022, #025, #026, #027, #028, #031, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #049, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062

Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h ago👥 3 in a row, AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #051–AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #053 next to each othersites #016, #021, #023, #032, #033, #051, #052, #053

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites #024

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #027 & AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #028 next to each othersites #004, #025, #027, #028, #035, #039, #057, #058

Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #022

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #015, #034, #046, #050

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #048

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #047

📷 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 #004 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #004** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #005 — French Meadows — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #005** · French MeadowsUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #005 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #005** · French Meadows CampgroundUSFS - N. Seipert

Campsite AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #006 — French Meadows Campground — **Site AREA FRENCH MEADOWS #006** · 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

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.9 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.9 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.4 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.9 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 39 openings at French Meadows over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–14 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

4.4★★★★☆157 ratings

5★92

4★42

3★14

2★4

1★5

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 39 openings at French Meadows over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–14 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 4.4/5 from 163 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 42 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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