Camping & Day Use

On the Middle Fork American River, there are tent, RV, and group campsites in a number of scenic areas. Whatever camping experience you are seeking, we have just the place for you to enjoy day or overnight camping.

We offer camping at French Meadows Reservoir, Hell Hole Reservoir, and the Ralston area. We partner closely with state and federal governments and reservations are made through their reservation systems.

Tahoe National Forest

See the Mosquito Ridge Road overview page for general information regarding camping and recreational opportunities in the Tahoe National Forest.

• Campground Camping
French Meadows
Lewis
Ahart
Talbot
Poppy
• Group Camping
Coyote Group Site
Gates Group Site

El Dorado National Forest

• Campground Camping
Big Meadows
Hell Hole
• Group Camping
Middle Meadows Group Site

Middle Fork Project Recreation Brochure Map