Frenchman Campground Plumas National Forest California

Frenchman Overview

Frenchman campground has 37 single-family campsites along the shores of Frenchman Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The sites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. A few of the campsites are a bit cramped with some being small and not very level, but there are others that are larger with privacy. There are 3 pull-through sites (15, 27 and 30), and sites 23 and 24 are shared parking. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. There are no hookups. Some campsites are first-come, first-serve.

The campground is open mid April through September and has drinking water, vault toilets and firewood for sale from the campground host. There is also a picnic/day use area close by.

Frenchman – Area Recreation & Info

Nearby Frenchman Lake was created in 1962 when the California Department of Water Resources dammed Little Las Chance Creek. The shoreline is 21 miles and has become a great place to boat, fish, explore and play. During the summer, visitors can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking, hunting, wildlife viewing, water skiing, jet skiing and other water sports. Winter activities range from snowmobiling to ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Big Cove, Chilcoot, Cottonwood Springs and Spring Creek.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Backpacking
• Beach
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Ice Fishing
• Jet Skiing
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports
• Winter/Snow Sports