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Frenchman
7 mi north of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA · No signal at camp
About Frenchman
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. 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…
- Fees: Call the Beckwourth Ranger District at 530-8362575 for information. - Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
- Managed by: Plumas National Forest, FS
- Where: 7 mi north of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA · 39.89972, -120.18667
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Shore Spur D | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Frenchman Dam Vista | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Galeppi | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.1 mi | 0.8 mi |
| W Little Last Chance | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Spring Creek 0.6 mi
- Big Cove Campground 0.8 mi
- Cottonwood Springs Campground 1.6 mi
- Frenchman Dump Station 1.6 mi
- Chilcoot 2.5 mi
- Meadow View Equestrian Campground 9.5 mi