Big Cove Family Cg.
Big Cove Family Cg. is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.89913, -120.48219
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232824
About Big Cove Family Cg.
Big Cove Campground (5,800 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 mountains and the high desert, it's a perfect hub for a wide range of recreation opportunities. Plumas National Forest has many backroads open for exploration. Take advantage of the beautiful blue waters of Frenchman Lake for boating, fishing and other water sports. Tell stories around the campfire.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 27 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 236 designated routes (489 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasshopper Flat | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Grasshopper Flat | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Grizzly Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Grizzly | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lightning Tree | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lightning Tree | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.