Chilcoot Campground is beside Little Last Chance Creek, 3 miles downstream from Frenchman Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The quiet campground offers campsites near enough to enjoy the boating and fishing opportunities at Frenchman Lake, yet withdrawn far enough to find a little seclusion.
Chilcoot Campground has 40 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Reservations can be made for 15 of the campsites. The remainder are kept as first-come, first served sites. There are two tent-only sites.
| Chilcoot Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Chilcoot Campground Location: | 14 miles northwest of Highway 395 at Hallelujah Junction |
| Elevation: | 5,100 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Reno- 39 miles, 48 minutes Truckee - 58 miles, 1:14 (via Hwy 89 & 49) |
| Number of Sites: | 40 |
| Camping Season: | May through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Thousand Trails Management Services for Plumas National Forest |
| Beckwourth Ranger District: | (530) 836-2575 |
| Reservations for Chilcoot Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available for some sites from late May through early September, up to 6 months in advance. At other times campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #3, plus some other accessible sites and features |
| Fees: | $34 per night |
| Reservations: | Chilcoot Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Chilcoot Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Seasonal flush toilets, vault toilets, seasonal tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Attractions near Chilcoot Campground: | At nearby Frenchman Lake: boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, boat ramp near Frenchman Campground, Little Last Chance Canyon, trail to Spring Creek and Big Cove campgrounds, OHV
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Chilcoot Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and interesting things to do. Campers at Chilcoot Campground have Frenchman Lake nearby as well as other destinations in the area.
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
