The camp is located at the Gates Group Campground in the French Meadows area of the Tahoe National Forest. At Auburn (north and east of Sacramento), take the Foresthill exit from I-80 and drive to Foresthill (16 miles). It is necessary to fill up with gas in either Auburn (usually cheaper) or Foresthill. As you enter Foresthill, turn right onto Mosquito Ridge Road 96; the sign posted reads "French Meadows - 36 miles". This takes you onto a long, winding mountain road.

Once you reach the reservoir, drive across the levee. Turn left toward the group campgrounds. Approximately 3.6 miles from the levee (after passing a boat ramp and the French Meadows campground), turn right on Road 68. (If you encounter the Coyote Campground, you've gone past the turn.) After approximately 0.5 miles up the hill, turn to the left and drive another 0.5 miles into the campground.

Registration is under the big canopy. Note that there are restrictions on where we can camp; upon arrival, ask a staff member before choosing a campsite to avoid having to move later.

If you are traveling by plane, bus, or train and need transportation to camp, call us by Friday, June 27, 2008 to make a reservation for the camp van, (800) 232-2372 or (530) 566-9765. Transportation is by reservation only.

Fees are per person. Children and youths are charged half price when accompanied by a paying adult. Upon receipt of payment we will send you a confirmation letter with details for meeting the transportation service.

If you are traveling by plane, we have arranged transportation from the Sacramento Airport (SMF) to camp (taking 2-1/2 to 3 hours) with Foothill Flyers at the following dates and times:

Return departure from camp to the Sacramento Airport is 9:00 AM, Sunday, July 20 with estimated arrival time at the airport of 11:30 to 12:00 noon. It is best to book a flight after 1:00 PM on that day to allow enough time. If you need to arrive earlier, you will need to make your own travel arrangements.

If you are traveling by train (or bus), we can arrange to pick you up at the Amtrack (or Greyhound if available) drop in Auburn at the following dates and times:

Return departure from camp to Auburn is 9:00 AM, Sunday, July 20. Estimated arrival time is 10:30 to 11:00 AM.

Camp officially begins with lunch on Friday, July 11. The van on Wednesday, July 9 is for staff, work exchange persons, and those who want to arrive early and help with set up of camp (or pay an additional camp fee of $75). The van on Thursday, July 10 is for full-time campers--in this case there is no requirement to help with camp set up and no additional cost for camp.

If you are driving to camp and are willing to take passengers, let us know the number of passengers you can take and the route you will be taking. Many times people are willing to pay the amounts listed (or at least some amount to help with gas costs).

We also need to know your preference for connecting with passengers:

• give your phone number to prospective riders, for them to contact you
• give the phone numbers of prospective riders to you, for you to contact them.

We do not give out contact information for anyone unless we receive written (or verbal) authorization from them in advance.

These arrangements are best made via email: . We have a ride board posted on this website.