Coyote Group

California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)

Coyote Group is in Foresthill, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (8 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
22830 Foresthill Road
20.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe10.3 mi to Palisades Tahoestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Coyote Group. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 99 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pull-through / back-in
0 pull-through, 4 back-in Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
20.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 10.3 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Drinking Water
  • Parking Area
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets

Why stay here?

  • 10.3 mi from Palisades Tahoe (straight-line).
  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 99 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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BLACK BEAR
Up to 50 peopleRVs up to 99 ftNo hookupsGroup site
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$143/night
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SiteFr
23		Sa
24		Price
BRUSH WOLF
group standard nonelectric
––$82
PRAIRIE WOLF
group standard nonelectric
––$82
LITTLE WOLF
group standard nonelectric
––$82
BLACK BEAR
group standard nonelectric
––$143

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Longest RV site listed: 99 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Coyote Group: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Coyote Group?
Longest RV site listed: 99 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Coyote Group have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Coyote Group?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Coyote Group?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

jason b ★ 5 · Sep 2025
very nice site. clean and scenic.
Jiangli W ★ 2 · Jul 2025
The site was very beautiful and the lake was a great fun for kids. The night was very cold on July 4th weekend, make sure you bring warm clothes and bedding
Steffane L ★ 5 · May 2025
One of the best group campgrounds I’ve ever been to. There was plenty of room for 27 people,11 cars, and one trailer. The bathrooms were clean and someone came by to empty all of the trashes and clean/restock the bathrooms every morning. The site was walking distance to the reservoir. The signage was clear getting to the site and there were plenty of benches and shade throughout the day.

Location

22830 Foresthill Road
20.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
10.3 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Max stay
15 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Coyote Group Campground sits on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir beside the Middle Fork of the American River, in a coniferous forest at about 5,200 feet elevation. The facility is operated and maintained by Tahoe National Forest and is located in a remote stretch roughly 40 miles from Foresthill, so plan for a long drive and changing road conditions. The campground contains TOTAL CAMPSITES: 4 four group sites that accommodate both RVs and tents (SITE TYPE BREAKDOWN: 4 Both RV Sites & Tent Sites). The four group sites are named Black Bear (an accessible site that can hold up to 50…

Amenities

Drinking WaterParking AreaTrash CollectionVault Toilets

Nearby activities

Swimming SiteFishingCampingBoatingBikingHiking
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 99 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 4 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 4 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (4 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 4 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $82/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 15 nights max
Getting there
Listing 20.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 10.3 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 20.6 mi · Sand Harbor 26.1 mi

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For your RV

  • Longest RV site listed here: 99 ft.
  • No dump station listed — check with the provider.
  • No hookups listed.
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Where Coyote Group fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
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