Frenchman Dump Station

Frenchman Dump Station sits within Plumas National Forest near a lake in the Chilcoot area of Northern California. Pets are not permitted here. The campground is managed by the US Forest Service. Nearby options include Cottonwood Springs Campground, roughly half a mile to the west. Confirm current access conditions and site availability directly with the Forest Service before heading out, as no recent visitor data is available.

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Map & DirectionsFrenchman Dump Station is located in California near Chilcoot

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

From Reno, Nevada take Highway 395 north for 24 miles to Highway 70.  Head west on Highway 70 to Chilcoot, California.  Head north on County Road 284 to Frenchman Lake.  Continue north two more miles to the Cottonwood Springs Campground turnoff.

Coordinates

39.89250058 N
120.19500054 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Frenchman Dump Station?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.