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Poppy Campground

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🏞️ Attractions

French Meadows Day Use SiteAttractions14.2 km · ~47 min driveDirections ↗
Little Bald Mountain (2,190 m)Summits & peaks20.6 km · ~55 min driveDirections ↗
Duncan Peak (2,160 m)Summits & peaks21.7 km · ~57 min driveDirections ↗
Shanks Cove TrailheadTrails & trailheads23.1 km · ~122 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 · ~123 min driveDirections ↗
Sailor Flat TrailheadTrails & trailheads26.6 km · ~75 min driveDirections ↗
Sunflower Hill (2,137 m)Summits & peaks29.2 km · ~80 min driveDirections ↗
North Fork American Wild and Scenic RiverParks & play41.4 km · ~103 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Poppy Campground?

Poppy Campground charges a camping fee.

Can I pitch a tent at Poppy Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Poppy Campground?

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

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