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French Meadows Rv Dump Station

USFS · Dump Station · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Dump Station
Hours
Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 42.5 mi
Nearest campground
Gates-group Campground · 0.4 mi
Coordinates
39.1274, -120.4079
Last verified
September 18, 2026
39.1274° N · 120.4079° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

French Meadows Campground is located on the south shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness.

From the USFS.

Is French Meadows Rv Dump Station free?

No. French Meadows Rv Dump Station charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to French Meadows Rv Dump Station?

Follow FS43 until it intersects with Mosquito Ridge Road and turn left onto mosquito Ridge Road. 10.4 miles (22 min drive) Continue on Mosquito Ridge Road until you reach the tee intersection on the far side of French Meadows Dam. 15.2 miles (32 min). At the intersection of Mosquito Ridge Road and French Meadows Road turn left and drive 3 miles to French Meadows Campground. The RV Dump Station is just past the campground on the right.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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