Frenchman Campground is on a peninsula at the southern end of Frenchman Lake in the Plumas National Forest. Frenchman Lake is 11 miles north of Highway 70 and another 6 miles west of Highway 395.
The 4-mile-long lake is a popular destination for fishing, hunting, boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, swimming, and mountain biking. A boat launch ramp is located adjacent to the campground.
Frenchman Campground has 38 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Pine trees provide moderate to good shade in most sites. Some sites offer a view of the lake. Reservations can be made for 12 of the campsites. The others are available first-come, first served.
| Frenchman Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Frenchman Campground Location: | 17 miles northwest of Highway 395 at Hallelujah Junction |
| Elevation: | 5,630 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Reno- 42 miles, 51 minutes Truckee - 61 miles, 1:17 (via Hwy 89 & 49) |
| Number of Sites: | 38 |
| Camping Season: | April through December, depending on weather. Not all services available late in the season. |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 per night for untowed 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 Frenchman Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations can be made for some sites from late May through early September; otherwise campsites are first-come, first served. Resevations can be made up to 6 months in advance. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated, but there are accessible features |
| Fees: | $34 per night |
| Reservations: | Frenchman Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Frenchman Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Attractions near Frenchman Campground: | 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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Frenchman Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Pumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and interesting things to do. For those camped at Frenchman Campground, many of the forest attractions are nearby.
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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.
