Ahart Campground
Ahart Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.14600, -120.40820
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Photography, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Water Access, Water Activities, Wilderness
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530) 367-2224
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ahart Campground
Overview 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 1.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 305 designated routes (432 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahart | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ahart Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Gates Group | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gates Group Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Coyote | National forest group campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Coyote Group | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.