Gates Group
Gates Group is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.14139, -120.40917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site
- 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 Gates Group
Overview Gates Group Campground is located on the North Fork American River, at the north end of the French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. It is 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. Recreation The North Fork American River provides fishing and swimming. The reservoir can be accessed nearby. Popular activities 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. 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 opportunity for hiker, horseback riders, dirt bikers, and for adventurous maintain bikers. Facilities The campground offers three group campsites. Two sites can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles each. Another group site can accommodates up to 75 people and 25 vehicles. Picnic tables, campfire circles and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Natural Features The campground is situated along the river, just north of French Meadows Reservoir. A coniferous forest covers the area. At an elevation of 5200 feet, summertime temperatures are warm in the day and
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 1.0 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 319 designated routes (461 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ahart Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Ahart | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Ahart Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Coyote | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Coyote Group | National forest campground | 0.4 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.