Every public boat ramp and launch on French Meadows Reservoir in California, with directions and what to expect when you get there. French Meadows Reservoir covers about 1,420 acres.
7 public launches
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Counties: Placer County
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-367-2224
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 recommoned to trucks with trailers, motorhomes/RV's or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicle with four wheel drive. The campground is on the south shore.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-367-2224
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. It is 6 miles around the lake to the north shore, Lewis Campground will be on the right.
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-367-2224
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.