Ahart Campground
The campground is currently closed and opens for the 2026 season on May 14. The season runs through November. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; others are first-come, first-served.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 11:13AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches, with up to 12 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Madrone Springs Underburn - 185 acres
Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a 185-acre prescribed fire off Madrone Springs Road near Nevada City, Calif. starting Oct. 28, 2026. Ignitions may continue for several days, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Highway 20, Madrone Springs Rd., Washington Ridge and the…
About
Ahart Campground is a small, primitive campground located on the Middle Fork of the American River in the Tahoe National Forest, about 40 miles from Foresthill. The campground sits near the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir at elevation in the Sierra Nevada mountains, surrounded by towering conifers. With just 11 campsites, it offers a quiet, secluded camping experience away from the more developed campgrounds in the area. The campground provides vault toilets and bear-proof food storage lockers at each site, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. All trash must be packed out. The access roads are narrow and winding, making this campground unsuitable for large RVs or motorhomes even if individual site parking spads appear long enough. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating on French Meadows Reservoir, and hiking into the adjacent Granite Chief Wilderness. Summer days are warm and pleasant with cool evenings typical of the high Sierra. There is no cell service at the campground.
Directions
From Foresthill, drive 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96). The campground is on the Middle American River, 1 mile north of French Meadows Reservoir. High-clearance vehicles are recommended; the road from Soda Springs via the 43 Road is not suitable for trailers, motorhomes, or low-clearance vehicles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 367-2224 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Tahoe NF Ahart Campground |
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