$34 - $38 / night

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Plumas National Forest Frenchman Campground

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USDA Forest Service

Plumas National Forest

Overview

Frenchman Campground (5,700 feet) sites along the shores of its namesake lake, which boasts 21 miles of shoreline. The campground is situated at the southeastern peninsula of the lake. Situated on a pine covered hillside overlooking the lake, this is the place for campers to get in…

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  • Tent Sites
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Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Sanitary Dump

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2 Reviews

Greg O.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2022

Frenchman

Once away from the busy camp area. You will get to really enjoy this lake.

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Joe M.
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2019

Beautiful location, but....

Beautiful location, great Camp Host, very busy (not in a good way). Too many uncontrolled dogs and camp sites are a little tight.

Location

Plumas National Forest Frenchman Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Reno, Nevada, travel north on Highway 395. Merge onto Highway 70 west and travel 5 miles to Chilcoot. Turn north on Highway 284 and continue 8 miles to Frenchman Lake, turn right, cross the dam, and travel a mile to the campground.

Address

PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT PO BOX 7
Blairsden, CA 96103

Coordinates

39.8997222 N
120.1866667 W

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