French Camp
French Camp is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.55250, -118.67917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-935-4825
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About French Camp
Overview French Camp lies in the Rock Creek area of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains, near Tom's Place and midway between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, California. Its ideal location makes this campground a good stop for travelers on U.S. Highway 395 to rest overnight. Hiking opportunities are vast, and the creekside campground is convenient for fishing. The facility is large and inviting, with forest and mountain views and several amenities. Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather. Recreation Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may includ brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout. The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers. Because of the region's interesting geology, rockhounding is also popular. Facilities French Camp is a large facility with a variety of settings for tents and small to medium RVs (no hookups available). A few campsites can accommodate medium to large RVs and trailers. Sites are organized in one large loop, with some along the banks of the creek. Each has a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is available on-site for purchase, and nearby Tom's Place offers additional supplies and fee showers. Natural Features Campers will experience the beauty of pines and fragrant junipers that have come to represent Inyo National Forest. The campground sits among aspe
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 16 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 584 designated routes (287 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Cg | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Holiday Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| French Camp Cg | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| French Camp Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Tuff Cg | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Tuff CG | Private campground | 0.9 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.