Gates Group Campground offers three group sites (two for 25 people, one for 75 people) along the North Fork American River at French Meadows Reservoir, with access to fishing, swimming, and boating via two boat ramps within three miles.

Located at 5,200 feet elevation in Tahoe National Forest, the campground provides vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings, though it is extremely remote (40 miles from Foresthill via Mosquito Ridge Road) with no cell service and requires high-clearance vehicles for access.

Reservations are required at least 4 days in advance through Recreation. gov, and the campground operates seasonally from June through September.