Frenchman
Frenchman is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.89972, -120.18667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Winter 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 Frenchman
Overview Frenchman Campground (5,700 feet) sites along the shores of its namesake lake, which boasts 21 miles of shoreline. The campground is situated at the southeastern peninsula of the lake. Situated on a pine covered hillside overlooking the lake, this is the place for campers to get in tune with their surroundings. The lake is at the interface between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada and high desert. Frenchman Lake and the surrounding Plumas National Forest together provide ample opportunity for recreation, relaxation and adventure. Recreation During peak camping season, the campground offers a variety of outdoor experiences including hiking, biking, picnicking and hunting. The nearby lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, waterskiing, jet skiing and fishing. Frenchman Lake Boat Launching Facility and a day use area are near the campground. Winter activities range from ice fishing to snowmobiling. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Twelve of the campgrounds 38 campsites can be reserved during peak camping season. All other campsites may be taken on a 'First Come' basis. The campground remains open throughout the years. However, most winters include enough snow to keep the road closed. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Natural Features As part of California's Plumas National Forest, the campground is located in north
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
- 100 designated routes (255 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Camp | National forest camping area | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Frenchman lake campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek Family Cg. | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Big Cove | 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.