Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232047
When French Meadows reopens
French Meadows's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
12
Openings · last 90 days
138
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 138 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 36 of 138 detected openings (26.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 036 | 10 | 7.2% |
| 046 | 10 | 7.2% |
| 016 | 8 | 5.8% |
| 038 | 8 | 5.8% |
| 047 | 8 | 5.8% |
Site 036 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026 · of 61 monitored sites
Of the 180 tracked site-nights (Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026): 180 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 180 tracked site-nights (Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026): 180 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 180
Of the 180 tracked site-nights (Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026): 180 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Dec 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are marked unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 60 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
About French Meadows
Overview
French Meadows Campground is located along the shores French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp is located adjacent to the campground. The North Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides additional opportunities for fishing and swimming. 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 an adventurous party to explore historic aspen trees and secluded mountain passes and trails. The Western States Trail provides great opporunity for hiking, horse back riding, dirt biking, and for adventurous mountain bikers.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are wheel chair accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and food locker. Flush and vault toilets as well as drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Several campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the southern shore of French Meadows Reservoir, in a pine/fir forest. Summer days can be hot, but evenings are usually cool.
61 monitored sitesRVs up to 85 ftNo hookups60 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
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 recommoned to trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicle with four wheel drive. The campground is on the south shore.
American River Ranger District, Foresthill, CA 95631530-367-2224
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232047 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232047 · French Meadows · Foresthill CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at French Meadows?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 180 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at French Meadows. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 138 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 French Meadows?
Campsite Sniper detected 138 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.
Which sites at French Meadows fit a 35-foot RV?
12 of the 60 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 85 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at French Meadows?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does French Meadows have online availability right now?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot, none of the 180 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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