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Headwaters of French Meadows Lake near Coyote group campgrounds.
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Coyote Group

Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California · 5,315 ftIn Tahoe National Forest

Photos: Joel Miller USFS November 2018.

Wildfire 36 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$82–$143recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
4From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
5,315 ft1,620 m
Season
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Cell signal
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Loops0

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed
  • Drinking water
  • Toilets
  • Trash / dumpster

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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About

Overview

Coyote Group Campground is located on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir, near the Middle Fork of American River. The facility is located in a remote area approximately 40 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.Recreation

The Middle Fork of American River provides visitors with ample opportunities for fishing and swimming. Popular activities on the nearby reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. Two boat ramps are located within three miles of the campground.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Coyote Group: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny60°42°
  • WedSunny71°51°
  • ThuSunny69°50°
  • FriSunny75°50°
  • SatSunny70°48°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

4 OpenStreetMap entries in Sunnyside-Tahoe City share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.13556, -120.41056
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Sunnyside-Tahoe City
Park
Tahoe National Forest

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