French Meadows Reservoir
- Type
- Remote mountain reservoir
- Boat ramp
- McGuire, north shore
- Season
- June to September
- Day use
- $5 per vehicle, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Boat launch
- Kayak & SUP
- Camping
- Restrooms
About this lake
French Meadows Reservoir is a remote reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, reached through Foresthill.
On the water
The McGuire boat ramp on the north shore serves both motorized and paddle boats. It's open for day use from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., June through September, and costs $5 per vehicle. Restrooms are nearby, but there's no drinking water.
Before you go
The Forest Service calls the area extremely remote with no services, so start with a full tank of gas and bring water. French Meadows Campground is near the ramp.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Drive in through Foresthill. It's a long, remote drive with no services, so fill up first.
Season
The ramp is open June through September.
- Services
- None; no drinking water
What's here
Launch
McGuire boat ramp on the north shore
Kayaking
Motorized and non-motorized boating
Camping
French Meadows Campground nearby
Restrooms
Restrooms nearby; no potable water
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- Day use $5 per vehicle; ramp open June to Septemberfs.usda.gov ↗
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