French Meadows Reservoir
Placer County, California1,420 acresView mapDirections
SWRCB publishes the water-quality measurements for French Meadows Reservoir. Here is what has been measured.
- Public access
- Limited data
French Meadows Reservoir in Placer County, California has water-quality measurements published by SWRCB, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.8 µg/L. Surface area: 1420 acres.
French Meadows Reservoir is a 1,420-acre lake in Placer County, California. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2017-07-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What French Meadows Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping8 public campgrounds nearby
- Big water1,420 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether French Meadows Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the California State Water Resources Control Board and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for French Meadows Reservoir
These are the measurements SWRCB publishes for French Meadows Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a 0.8 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 0.8µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Surface area
1,420 acres
Shoreline
10.2 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by SWRCB
No bathymetric survey has been published for French Meadows Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- French Meadows Reservoir (South)Public
- French Meadows Reservoir (North)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near French Meadows Reservoir
- French Meadows0.7 kmReserve
- Poppy0.8 km
- Lewis1.8 kmReserve
- Coyote Group2.4 kmReserve
- Coyote2.5 km
- Gates3.0 km
- Gates Group3.0 kmReserve
- Ahart3.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about French Meadows Reservoir
Where is French Meadows Reservoir?
- French Meadows Reservoir is a lake in Placer County, California. Its water-quality measurements are published by SWRCB and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of French Meadows Reservoir?
- French Meadows Reservoir in Placer County, California has water-quality measurements published by SWRCB, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 0.8 µg/L. Surface area: 1420 acres.
Is French Meadows Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on French Meadows Reservoir?
- French Meadows Reservoir has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include French Meadows Reservoir (South), French Meadows Reservoir (North). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at French Meadows Reservoir?
- French Meadows Reservoir has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by California's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on French Meadows Reservoir?
- French Meadows Reservoir has 8 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including French Meadows, Poppy, Lewis, Coyote Group. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for French Meadows Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles