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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Plumas National Forest Fees: Call the Beckwourth Ranger District at 530-8362575 for information. - Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only Status: closed Reservations: Click Here for important information you should know before making your reservation. - Sites can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov - Campsites may be reserved up… 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… Getting there: 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. Rules: - 14 day camping limit - Maximum of 6 people per camp site - Maximum of 2 vehicles per camp site - OHV riding is not allowed in the campground - Be Bear Aware - store all food, trash and scented items appropriately Phone: 530-836-2575 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232137 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: OIP
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