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Coyote Group

39.1348° N / 120.4137° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 21Next open weekend Sep 254 monitored sites

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232032

When Coyote Group reopens

Coyote Group's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
2

Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 4 monitored sites

Of the 112 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 86 open for online reservation · 18 reserved · 8 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Where the open windows are

23.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 86 of 112 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026
Not open online23.2%
Open site-nights86 / 112
Reserved (of online inventory)18 / 104
Weekday openings62
Weekend openings24

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 62 fall on weekdays and 24 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
02040603650SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 50 of 60 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 4 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
BRUSH WOLF  22
LITTLE WOLF  22
BLACK BEAR  21
PRAIRIE WOLF  21

The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

86 open site-nights across 4 sites at Coyote Group, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 8 2-night, 8 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site BRUSH WOLF.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.

All 4 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
BRUSH WOLF20 ftNone2218 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more
LITTLE WOLF20 ftNone2218 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more
BLACK BEAR99 ftNone2118 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more
PRAIRIE WOLF20 ftNone2117 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +9 more

About Coyote Group

Overview

Coyote Group Campground is located on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir, near the Middle Fork of American River. The facility is located in a remote area approximately 40 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

The Middle Fork of American River provides visitors with ample opportunities for fishing and swimming. Popular activities on the nearby reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Two boat ramps are located within three miles of the campground. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness and The Western States Trail. Just down the road is the Granite Chief Wilderness which provides amazing hiking opportunities for adventurous party to explore historic aspen tree stands and secluded mountain passes and trail. The Western States Trail provides great opportunity for hiking, horesback riding, dirt biking, and for adventurous mountain bikers.

Facilities

The campground offers four group campsites. The Black Bear site is accessible and can accommodate up to 50 people. Brush Wolf, Little Wolf and Prairie Wolf sites can accommodate up to 25 people each. Multiple picnic tables, campfire circles and grills are provided. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated near the river, just north of French Meadows Reservoir. A coniferous forest covers the area. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, summertime temperatures are warm throughout the day and cool at night.

4 monitored sitesRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups4 shadedPets OKMax party 50

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.

22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631530-367-2224
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming Site

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Coyote Group?

Reservations for Coyote Group are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 86 of 112 tracked site-nights are open (76.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Coyote Group?

Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Coyote Group?

8 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site BRUSH WOLF. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Coyote Group fit a 35-foot RV?

1 of the 4 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Coyote Group?

October 2026, with 50 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 60.

When is the next open date at Coyote Group?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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