Lewis
Tahoe National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Foresthill, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (51 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lewis to be notified when sites open up.
Lewis Campground offers excellent fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities on French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest. Campers consistently praise the well-spaced private sites, spotless facilities, and dedicated fire pits.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Snowshoe Hare present in area. Birds include Red-tailed Hawk, Western Tanager, Evening Grosbeak. Northern Rubber Boa also documented.
Insider tips for Lewis: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with high demand High clearance vehicles should use Foresthill Rd to Robinson Flat Rd to Mosquito Ridge Rd; avoid trailer access from Soda Springs route McGuire boat ramp is within one mile for boating access
Skip Lewis if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer established roads in winter—snow may impact high clearance vehicle routes.
Best time to visit Lewis: September — Operating within May-October season with verified positive camper experience in early September; generally lower crowds midweek.
Nearby campgrounds: Coyote Group (Foresthill, CA), Ahart Campground (Foresthill, CA), French Meadows (FORESTHILL, CA), Middle Meadows (GEORGETOWN, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lewis
Cell signal at Lewis (Foresthill, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with high demand
High clearance vehicles should use Foresthill Rd to Robinson Flat Rd to Mosquito Ridge Rd; avoid trailer access from Soda Springs route
McGuire boat ramp is within one mile for boating access
Operating within May-October season with verified positive camper experience in early September; generally lower crowds midweek
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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. It is 6 miles around the lake to the north shore, Lewis Campground will be on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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