Ahart Overview

Ahart Campground has 12 campsites and is along the banks of the Middle Fork of the American River and near the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir. Some campsites are riverfront.

Campsites are best for tent camping, but can accommodate (high-clearance/4wd) camper vans and small RVs. Each site has a table, food storage locker, fire ring  and grill.  Amenities include drinking vault toilets. Potable (drinking) water is not available unless you want to filter water from the river.  Cell service is not available. Trash services are also not provided (pack in and out).

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 Road is not recommended for trucks with trailers, motorhomes or passenger vehicles that are not high clearance vehicles with four wheel drive.

Ahart Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming, water sports, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The North Fork American River is a popular river to fish, kayak and whitewater raft.

Other campgrounds in the area include French Meadows, Gates Group, Coyote Group, Lewis and Middle Meadows. You might also like Stumpy Meadows campground.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• OHVing
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing