Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA)
Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.90194, -120.17250
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Paddle Boating, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Activities, Water Skiing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-836-2575
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA)
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 a wide range of recreation opportunities. Plumas National Forest has many back roads open for exploration. Take advantage of the beautiful blue waters of Frenchman Lake for boating, fishing and other water sports. Tell stories around your campfire. Recreation Little Last Chance Creek offers plenty of streamside recreation including fishing, nature viewing, photography and just relaxing. Frenchman Lake provides the perfect location for swimming, boating, lake fishing, skiing, jet skiing, paddle boarding and canoeing. The entire recreation area and surrounding National Forest is available for nature viewing, photography, picnicking, hunting, biking or exploring forest roads. Dispursed camping is not allowed in the recreation area. Facilities The campground offers single and double family campsites for tent and RV camping. Accessible campsites are available. Fifteen of the 38 campsites can be reserved during peak season. All other campsites may be taken as 'First Come' sites. All 'First Come' sites must be occupied on the first night rented. Big Cove Campground also offers coin operated showers, accessible flush toilets, drinking water, trash bins and paved roads during peak camping
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Reno KOA Journey · 29 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 95 designated routes (243 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cove | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Frenchman Family Cg. | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Spring Creek | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek Family Cg. | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Frenchman lake campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.