Connectivity
No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Ahart Campground
Tahoe National Forest, California
About this campground
The campground is near the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir along the banks of the Middle Fork of the American River while nestled in a Coniferous Forest.
Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill, high in the Sierra mountains.
Visitors enjoy the area for the rugged mountain beauty, fishing, boating and trail opportunities.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.145997° N
- Longitude
- 120.408204° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-in
Site types
- Standard campsites
- RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
- Tent sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Electric hookups
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill, high in the Sierra mountains. Visitors enjoy the area for the rugged mountain beauty, fishing, boating and trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Facilities
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate facilities section for this campground.
Recreation
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate recreation section for this campground.
Natural Features
The campground is near the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir along the banks of the Middle Fork of the American River while nestled in a Coniferous Forest. Summer days can be warm and pleasant with cool evenings.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Wilderness
- Water Access
- Water Activities
- Scenic Drive
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Camping
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- No potable waterThe official facility record directs campers to carry water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Campfire Rings
- Food Storage Locker
- River Access
- Self Pay Station
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Waterfront Sites
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
11 sites- Equipment
- Car
- Maximum people
- 6
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
1 site- Maximum people
- 6
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum published occupancy
- 6 people per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM, 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Ahart Campground's official facility record states: This is bear country; food must be stored in provided food storage lockers.
- Fire and stove use
- Ahart Campground's official facility record states: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 15, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 21, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 30, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- There is no cell phone service in this area! • Bring your own drinking water. • Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the American River Ranger District (530) 367-2224 (voice), (530) 367-2226 (TDD). • Campground is 40 miles from Foresthill and not on Lake Tahoe. • This is bear country; food must be stored in provided food storage lockers. • First-come, first-served sites may be available. • Last minute gas, ice and supplies should be purchased at Foresthill. • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally in Foresthill or by using down wood debris from the area that fit within the fire ring. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. • Large single unit RVs are not suitable for the campground roads. Even though a site might have a 40 foot parking space, a 40 foot long RV can’t navigate through the campground. Also please remember that site parking length includes trailer and vehicle.
Getting there & contact
Official 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.
Facility contact
(530) 367-2224