Campground

Ahart Campground

Tahoe National Forest · Foresthill · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Ahart Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Joel Miller USDA

Weekend availability at Ahart Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 8:54 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    2/6 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    6/6 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    3/6 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Ahart Campground?

as of September 19

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Ahart Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 3Open
Oct 10Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 7Open
Oct 14Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
12
Electric sites
1
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill, high in the Sierra mountains. Visitors enjoy the area for the rugged mountain beauty, fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Natural Features The campground is near the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir along the banks of the Middle Fork of the American River while nestled in a Coniferous Forest. Summer days can be warm and pleasant with cool evenings.

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.

Elevation
5,333 ft
Contact
(530) 367-2224

Activities

  • WILDERNESS
  • WATER ACCESS
  • WATER ACTIVITIES
  • SCENIC DRIVE
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • PICNICKING
  • MOUNTAIN BIKING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CANOEING
  • CAMPING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.