About Frenchman
Number of accommodations: 15
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (45)
What Guests Are Saying
Frenchman Campground boasts a beautiful setting with ample shade, clean facilities, and a picturesque mountain lake perfect for recreation. While some sites are uneven and noise from neighboring campers can be an issue, the hosts are helpful and the campground provides a peaceful escape from daily life. Overall, visitors appreciate the scenic environment and the well-maintained restrooms, making it a desirable camping destination.
Review Summary
kelly l
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: FREN
Beautiful spot, super clean, the camping hosts were awesome
Kenneth C
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: FREN
The hosts were both very nice and knowledgeable. The bathrooms were well kept. And the sites are very nice. 10/10 recommend and will return.
Alicia T
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: FREN
Large campsites close to lake.
Erwin P
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: FREN
Our spot was taken by someone else
we had to walk way down the hill to get to a table
Holly D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: FREN
We rented a 24' trailer spot with a vehicle. It was horrible, on such a steep grade we barely fit, and no place to sit outside, to steep of a hill! Had a nice time playing in the water, but again no parking, and camp hosts where extremely uninviting. We were all in agreement, not going back to that camp ground
bill d
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: FREN
There is no way to back a truck and small trailer into this site, I found another unreserved site and move to that site. You can pull in but the trailer will be in the way of the road. This particular time the camp was quiet and good weather. No fish were biting.
Robin B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: FREN
The campground is overall very nice. Our space, however, (#35), not so much. The entire site was on a slant and there was a steep walk down to the picnic table from where our camper was parked. Plus, the camper faced toward the street and was very close to it so people were constantly walking right outside our windows.
Sarah N
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: FREN
Awesome experience! #36 was the PERFECT spot - super quiet campground even on the weekend, lake water was super clean, campsite and bathrooms were well-tended as well :)
scott w
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: FREN
The restrooms were disgusting. Unfortunately the camp host does not clean the toilets. There was feces all over the insert of the toilet. I stayed there 3 days and not once did she clean the bathrooms. It was horrible. I have camped my whole life and I am fully aware outhouses don't always smell too good but these are horrible. Theres no water added to the mix so theres no way for it to desolve. Also she does not clean up the campsites after check out. When we showed up there were rocks on the table,toys and little pieces of trash all over the campsite. The lake was nice but the bathrooms were so disappointing. I would not return if the camp host was the same.
Crissy L
July 11, 2022
We were in site 24. Recreation.gov showed the site as 32 feet long. We have a 29 foot trailer, so there should have been plenty of room. Unfortunately, the site appears to have had some deterioration and the asphalt has dropped down... in addition, there are two trees that would have made it impossible for our truck to maneuver the trailer into the spot. As it was 4th of July weekend, there were no open spots. The site right next to us - literally sharing the same driveway... offered to switch sites with us, which saved the day. Things to know about Site 24... if site 23 had a trailer as well, we would have literally been looking in there windows from our trailer windows. The driveways are connected. Also, the campsite is on a hill - so be prepared to give your calves and glutes a good workout. We had a wagon which helped bring our items down to the table area - then down (and up) the next hill to the water. The campground was nice - although fairly narrow roads. If any cars stick out at all, it makes for tight turns. The fires did do damage to the campground and there are downed trees in a big pile; however, there are still plenty of trees and lots of shade. The lake is still as beautiful as ever!
Location Frenchman
Address:
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District
Blairsden, CA, 96103
United States
From Reno, Nevada, travel north on Highway 395. Merge onto Highway 70 west and travel 5 miles to Chilcoot. Turn north on Highway 284 and continue 8 miles to Frenchman Lake, turn right, cross the dam, and travel a mile to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.8997 / -120.187
Elevation: 1720 feet
Policies & Rules
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Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign. |
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Electric hookups are not available. |
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Click here to learn more about the Plumas National Forest. |
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A variety of wildlife live in this area, including black bears. Before making a reservation, become aware of bear safety. |
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Please go to the following link for more information:http://www.centerforwildlifeinformation.org/BeBearAware/Hiking_and_Camping/hiking_and_camping.html |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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Firewood Bundles are for sale from the Campground Host. Wood collecting is allowed. |
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OHV vehicles are not allowed on campground, and other facility roads. |
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Campsites do not have bear resistant lockers. |
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America the Beautiful, Senior Passes, and Access Passes are accepted for single campsites only. They are not accepted for double or group campsites. |
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Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon |
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Campground Map |