Ahart Campground
Tahoe National Forest
Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill, high in the Sierra mountains. Visitors enjoy the area for the rugged mountain beauty, fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Notifications and Alerts
The French Meadows Campground and the French Meadows RV Dump Station are closed for 2025 while they undergo construction.
This closure DOES NOT include:
- the Day Use or Boat Launch sites
- Ahart Campground
- Lewis Campground
- Coyote Group
- Gates Group
You experience sounds of nearby construction during the weekdays. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your patience.
Need to Know
Natural Features
The campground is near the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir along the banks of the Middle Fork of the American River while nestled in a Coniferous Forest. Summer days can be warm and pleasant with cool evenings.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
22830 Foresthill Road Foresthill CA 95631
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (530) 367-2224
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 11, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
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