Coyote Group

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22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631

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. A variety of hiking and biking trails are found in the surrounding area, including some that provide access to the nearby Granite Chief Wilderness and The Western States Trail. Just down the road is the Granite Chief Wilderness which provides amazing hiking opportunities for adventurous party to explore historic aspen tree stands and secluded mountain passes and trail. The Western States Trail provides great opportunity for hiking, horesback riding, dirt biking, and for adventurous mountain bikers.

Facilities

The campground offers four group campsites. The Black Bear site is accessible and can accommodate up to 50 people. Brush Wolf, Little Wolf and Prairie Wolf sites can accommodate up to 25 people each. Multiple picnic tables, campfire circles and grills are provided. Vault toilets and drinking water are available throughout the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated near the river, just north of French Meadows Reservoir. A coniferous forest covers the area. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, summertime temperatures are warm throughout the day and cool at night.

Camp site features

Across 4 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 4 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 4 sites
  • Group sites: all 4 sites
  • Longest RV: 99 ft
  • Largest party: 50 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 13.6 mi

Nearest water fill: 9.5 mi

Directions

High clearance vehicles may take Foresthill Rd to the 43 Rd (Robinson Flat Rd) to Mosquito Ridge Rd, snow permitting. Access from Soda Springs and the 43 Rd is not recommended for trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicles with four wheel drive.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Joseph M
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Reviewed 3 months ago
We stayed here in the middle of the week in July. It is pretty quiet; there was nobody in the other (little coyote) neighboring group site so that helped. There was some other site a half mile-plus away on the reservoir that was playing amplified music but it was very faint. The site looks like it could hold 25 people (we were only about 12). There are multiple flat sleeping pads. The bathrooms are always very clean. A few mosquitoes at dusk and dawn, but not too crazy. Nice big fire pit, three bear boxes, two water spigots, two pit toilets. To get to the river you basically have to walk out to the road and then go down at the bridge; at least that was the only way we could find without pretty serious bushwacking. You can get to the reservoir by going overland from the site pretty directly. Several people from our group swam or kayaked, carrying the boats just straight from the campsite to the reservoir. Overall it's a beautiful, well-maintained site. I was kind of hoping there would be slightly more direct river access, but it's only a five minute walk.
Lawrence B
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Reviewed 4 months ago
A fantastic Group Campsite. Well set up too. The cooking table is close to the garbage cans and convenient to throw trash away immediately after cooking. There are black bears that will wonder into your camp if they smell food. Keep your food properly stored. Brush Wolf is a short walk to the lake for kayaking or fishing. I have been going here the last 36 years as French Meadows is a beautiful place.
Lola W
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Such a beautiful location, and perfect for a large family gathering. The only down side I’d have to say to this group camp is the random people that wonder into and drive around the group camp all day long - I think they believe it’s a camp ground, not a GROUP CAMP. Bothered me quite a bit, especially with them using the restrooms. But other than that, French Meadows never disappoints, it’s a very sentimental location for my family!
jason b
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Reviewed a year ago
very nice site. clean and scenic.
Jiangli W
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Reviewed a year ago
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
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Reviewed a year ago
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.
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May 21, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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May 21, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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