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Lewis
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Lewis is in Foresthill, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
22830 Foresthill Road
20.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe10.7 mi to Palisades Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Lewis. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (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: 50 ft (38 of 38 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 20.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 10.7 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Sites
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Host
- Paved Roads
- Pets Allowed
Why stay here?
- 10.7 mi from Palisades Tahoe (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 50 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 51 guest reviews.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 44 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 46 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 43 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 41 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lewis, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundFrench Meadows1.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee19.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeMiddle Meadows6.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestNorthshore Campground (Loon Lake)10.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
✓ 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: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Lewis: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Lewis?
- Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (38 of 38 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Lewis have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Lewis?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Lewis?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Tyler S ★ 5 · Oct 2025Camp sites were trash free, enjoyable. Camp host(s) was very sweet and welcoming. Would come back.
Charlie G ★ 2 · Oct 2025They drained half the reservoir and they never mentioned that on the app
Jessica G ★ 4 · Oct 2025Spot 034 is very small if you are camping with more than a few people it will be a squeeze. Also there is only room for one vehicle with a trailer or two cars only for parking for site 034.
Location
22830 Foresthill Road
20.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
10.7 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Lewis Campground sits on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, surrounded by a coniferous forest and overlooking waters on the Middle Fork of the American River. The site is part of the French Meadows Recreation Area and serves as a western gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness. There are 33 single-family campsites in total; all 33 sites accommodate both tents and RVs, and a few are designated accessible. Each site comes with a picnic table and a metal grill, and the campground provides both flush and vault toilets plus drinking water. Roads through the campgr…
Amenities
Accessible SitesDrinking WaterFlush ToiletsHostPaved RoadsPets AllowedSelf Pay StationShadeTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater Spigot
Nearby activities
SwimmingWildlife ViewingHikingFishingCampingCanoeingBikingScenic DriveBoatingKayakingNon Motorized Boating
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: 50 ft (38 of 38 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 40 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 40 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 40 of 40 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Getting there
- Listing 20.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 10.7 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 20.7 mi · Sand Harbor 26.4 mi
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Things to do near Palisades Tahoe
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 50 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
Compare Lewis with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs French Meadows
RVs to 50 ft vs 85 ft
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Northshore Campground (Loon Lake)
Listed from $20 vs $36/night · 20.8 vs 16.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Middle Meadows
RVs to 50 ft vs 25 ft
Read comparison →Where Lewis fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Silver Creek-Truckee (13.1 mi) · Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (13.4 mi) · Kaspian Campground (13.9 mi)
Other stays nearby
French Meadows
Tent sites · RV sites
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Middle Meadows
Tent sites · RV sites
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Northshore Campground (Loon Lake)
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
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