Gates-group Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Gates Group typically operates June through September. There is a water system disruption; campers should bring their own water or fill up at nearby French Meadows Campground when the season opens.
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.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect from October 9 through November 30, 2026. To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest:1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except…
Floriston Fire Closure
Tahoe National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has issued a forest closure order for national forest lands impacted by the Floriston Fire.
About
Gates Group Campground is a reservable group camping area located on the east shore of French Meadows Reservoir within Tahoe National Forest. Situated in a coniferous forest at roughly 5,200 feet elevation, the campground offers proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness and access to the North Fork American River. The campground has three group sites: two sites that accommodate up to 25 people with 8 vehicles, and one larger site for up to 75 people with 25 vehicles. All sites can accommodate RVs or tents and feature cooking grills, campfire rings with benches, serving and eating tables, and ample tent space. Vault toilets and piped water are provided. This is an extremely remote location with no services available nearby. High-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles are strongly recommended for navigating the access roads. Campers should arrive with a full tank of gas and be prepared for primitive conditions. Firewood is sold at the campground.
Directions
From Foresthill, drive 36 miles east on Mosquito Ridge Road (Forest Road 96). The campground is on the east shore of French Meadows Reservoir.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $82 - $165 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Recreation.gov Reservations | |
| USFS Gates Group Campground |
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