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
joseph m
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: FREN
We only pitched a tent here and fixed dinner and breakfast. Plenty of space for campers. Peaceful. Would book again.
Chris D
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: FREN
This place was a mess. They never cleaned up after logging activities. No control over other noisy campers.
Rhonda B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: FREN
ok site
Carol H
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: FREN
I didn't know that there was a check out time so we had to park in Day Use...not a big deal, but would have been nice to know. The camp hosts were wonderful. Great place to go.
Christina R
July 27, 2020
The restrooms were spotless, and it was nice to be near the lake. It is a bit closer to the boating dock, so there is a lot more noise and traffic (one night someone was blasting their music and had their brights on by the boating dock). The campground is on a hill, so some of the campsites have a slight slope.
Overall if you are looking for a day trip and don't mind a bit of noise it is a nice place.
Rhonda B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: FREN
Excellent camping areas for tent & RV.
Great lake for ski boats, water skiing, pull toys, water jets, ski doos. U name it!
Fun!!!
John M
June 22, 2020
This is the first time we've camped since the Apocolypse. The campsite was clean and bathrooms were in great shape. It was a wonderful time.
Theresa H
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: FREN
Great place, wonderful Hosts! Definitely going back sometime soon!
Rosariowilliams@me.com W
June 7, 2020
The camping spot I usually camp was so bad , 7 trees taken out from just that camp spot no shade whatsoever no place to hang your hammock, and the damage who ever was hired to take those trees out was terrible , will have to find a new camping spot .:(
Richard J
VerifiedJune 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FREN
This year, the U.S. Forest Service at Frenchman Lake campground was able to clear and cut excess trees. This was needed; however, much debris (limbs and branches) had not been cleared. Vicky and John (hosts) arrived and started to keep the restrooms clean with toilet paper!
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 |
