RV site details
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Call (530) 836-2575 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About FRENCHMAN
FRENCHMAN is a public campground in BLAIRSDEN, CA. It has 65 campsites. 15 sites can be reserved. 50 sites are first come, first served.
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.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Gravel, and Paved
Location
PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT, BLAIRSDEN, CA 96103
About 30 miles northwest of Reno, NV
Elevation 5,633 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes FRENCHMAN in a setting associated with beach or coast, desert, forest, and lake or reservoir. For trip planning, the source identifies Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Swimming among the recreation options at or near this BLAIRSDEN campground.