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Lewis Campground

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🏞️ Attractions

French Meadows Day Use SiteAttractions2.1 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Sunflower Hill (2,137 m)Summits & peaks17.4 km · ~48 min driveDirections ↗
Shanks Cove TrailheadTrails & trailheads23.1 km · ~110 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)

23.1 km · ~110 min driveDirections ↗
Steamboat Mountain (2,236 m)Summits & peaks26.1 km · ~128 min driveDirections ↗
Little Steamboat Mountain (2,075 m)Summits & peaks29 km · ~145 min driveDirections ↗
Sailor Flat TrailheadTrails & trailheads34.2 km · ~76 min driveDirections ↗
North Fork American Wild and Scenic RiverParks & play49 km · ~104 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Lewis Campground?

Lewis Campground charges a camping fee.

Can I pitch a tent at Lewis Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Lewis Campground?

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

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