French Meadows Reservoir Boat Ramps

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.

2 public launches

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Before you launch in California

🧼 Boats entering California are inspected at state border stations, and many lakes and reservoirs require an inspection before launch.

Links go to official California agency pages.

Counties: Placer County

Ramps and launches

French Meadows

Sunnyside-Tahoe City, Placer County

Nearest town: 20 mi from Truckee

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.

Directions

McGuire Boat Ramp