Recreation area

French Meadows Picnic Site

Tahoe National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Located within a State Game Refuge on the south shore of French Meadows Reservoir, adjacent to the boat ramp.  Seven picnic tables with cooking grills.

Activities

  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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