Chilcoot
Chilcoot is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.86556, -120.16611
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- 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 Chilcoot
Overview Chilcoot Campground (5,100 feet) is located just downstream from Frenchman Lake alongside Last Chance Creek. The sound of flowing water along with shade from the surrounding pine and cottonwood forest are key features making this a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Chilcoot Campground is one of five campgrounds in the popular Frenchman Lake Recreation Area of Northeastern California's Plumas National Forest. The campground is far enough away from the lake that visitors can experience the serene sense of solitude that the remote mountain setting provides. Recreation Frenchman Recreation Area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Water sports including fishing, skiing, jet skiing, swimming are readily available supported by two boat launch facilities, several fishing access points and day use areas. Camping, picnicking hiking and exploring forest roads can each provide the type of adventure you are looking for. Dispersed camping (camping outside developed campgrounds) is not allowed in the recreation area. Winter activities range from snowmobiling to ice fishing and cross-country skiing. Facilities The campground has 40 single-family tent and RV camp sites. Some sites are available for tent camping only. Fifteen campsites are available for reservations during peak camping season. All other campsites are available as 'First Come' sites as long as the campground is open. Paved roads, paved campsite parking, water, flush toilets, host, firew
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Reno KOA Journey · 26 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 85 designated routes (213 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilcoot Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Spring Creek Family Cg. | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Frenchman lake campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA) | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.