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Plumas National Forest Big Cove Campground

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USDA Forest Service

Plumas National Forest

Overview

Big Cove Campground (5,700 feet) is located near the shores of Frenchman Lake in Northeastern California. Some families have been returning here for more than thirty years. Situated at the interface between the wild Sierra and the high desert, it's a perfect place to serve as hub for…

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Toilets
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed Jun. 8, 2020

Nicely kept dog-friendly campground

Great campground for a weekend or weekday getaway only 50 minutes from Reno, NV. Many of the spaces allow for double parking, but if you just have a car or truck you can fit 3 vehicles. Nice big campsites, we went with friends and had two large tents, room for some toys (kayak, spikeball game) and…

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Reviewed Sep. 12, 2018

pretty lake, pretty loud campers

This is a very pretty lake. it was a little muddy along the shore but the rock area is a great swimming area. unfortunately it is a little dirty with broken glass. The campground though was fairly clean. Vault toilets, but very clean and tons of spots that run right along the shore. my only issue…

Location

Plumas National Forest Big Cove Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Reno, Nevada, take Highway 395 north for 24 miles. Merge onto State Rout 70 west and continue for 5 miles to the town of Chilcoot. Turn right on State Rout 284 and continue for 8 miles to Frenchman Lake. Cross the dam and proceed 2 miles to the campground.

Coordinates

39.9019444 N
120.1725 W

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