Lewis
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California · 5,295 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: Joel Miller, USFS, November, 2018
Wildfire 36 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,295 ft (1,614 m)5,295 ft1,614 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Tent sites
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About
Overview
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and trail opportunities.
Recreation
Popular activities on the reservoir include boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming. McGuire boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Middle Fork American River can be accessed nearby and provides fishing and swimming. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including the Western States Trail, Tevis Cup Trail, and some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness.Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lewis: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny65°43°
- WedSunny76°50°
- ThuSunny75°49°
- FriSunny81°48°
- SatSunny76°46°
Nearby camping
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Black Bear Campground
Campground · 0.4 mi · Sunnyside-Tahoe City
Coyote Group
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Sunnyside-Tahoe City
Coyote Group Campground
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Sunnyside-Tahoe City
3 more within 25 mi
3 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
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