News & Alerts

French Meadows Campground Closure

French Meadows Campground will be closed for the entire 2025 recreation season while undergoing significant upgrades that involve heavy construction activity.

Similar camping opportunities are available at other campgrounds in the French Meadows area including Ahart, Lewis, and Talbot campgrounds. In addition, group camping opportunities are available at Coyote and Gates Group Campgrounds and hike in/boat in camping is available at Poppy Campground.  Additional information about camping opportunities in the French Meadows area is available here.

Indian Bar Rafter Access Closure

The Indian Bar Rafter Access, located on the Middle Fork American River adjacent to Oxbow Powerhouse, is currently closed to public access and will remain closed through May 1, 2025 while PCWA implements improvements to the recreation area and boat ramp.

Mosquito Ridge Road (FR-96)

Mosquito Ridge Road (FR-96) has been fully repaired and is now open to the public.

2024 Reservoir Levels

Reservoir Elevation Forecasts for Hell Hole Reservoir and French Meadows reservoirs can be found here.

Real time reservoir elevation levels at Hell Hole and French Meadows reservoirs are available here.

2024 Recreation Releases

PCWA’s 2024 whitewater boating release schedule can be found here: 2024 Recreational Release Schedule

Real Time Flow Data

PCWA monitors and reports instream flows using numerous gages located throughout the Middle Fork American Watershed and provides real time flow data here: https://www.middleforkfun.com/flows/r2