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French Meadows Campground

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🏞️ Attractions

French Meadows Day Use SiteAttractions2.6 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Shanks Cove TrailheadTrails & trailheads19 km · ~100 min driveDirections ↗
Granite Chief Wilderness
Granite Chief WildernessParks & play

The Granite Chief Wilderness is a 19,048 acre (77 km2) federally designated wilderness area of the Tahoe National Forest. Created by the California Wilderness Act of 1984, it is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains west of Lake Tahoe in the U.S. state of California. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service Tahoe National Forest. Elevations range from 4,800 feet (1,500 m) to 9,019 feet (2,749 m)

19 km · ~100 min driveDirections ↗
Sunflower Hill (2,137 m)Summits & peaks20.1 km · ~55 min driveDirections ↗
Steamboat Mountain (2,236 m)Summits & peaks22.1 km · ~119 min driveDirections ↗
Little Steamboat Mountain (2,075 m)Summits & peaks24.9 km · ~136 min driveDirections ↗
Sailor Flat TrailheadTrails & trailheads30.1 km · ~66 min driveDirections ↗
North Fork American Wild and Scenic RiverParks & play44.9 km · ~94 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at French Meadows Campground?

French Meadows Campground charges a camping fee.

Can I pitch a tent at French Meadows Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at French Meadows Campground?

Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.

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