Gates
Gates is a national forest group campground in California.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.13328, -120.40669
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232048
About Gates
Gates Group Campground is located on the east shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness. Group sites can accomodate RVs or tents. Features are cooking grills, campfire rings with benches, serving and eating tables, and lots of tent space. Black Bear (in Coyote Group Campgrounds) has a flush restroom and is designed for accessibility. All other sites have vault toilets. All group sites have piped water.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 0.4 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 329 designated routes (471 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Coyote Group Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Coyote | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Coyote Group | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gates Group Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Lewis | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.