Sightseeing & food
| Location | Chilcoot-Vinton, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $34–$38/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (44 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 50 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 38 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More California RV parks with: Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Frenchman, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night
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Frenchman is a Recreation.gov campground in Blairsden. It lists 38 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 11 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 022 |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (44 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful campground with lots of shade. Steep entry into space and my auto levelers had trouble. We were in space 6, but it’s a large space and we didn’t feel like we were right on top of our neighbors. ”
“Stayed at Frenchmans campground by the lake and we had a great time! It's Beautiful their! The site was clean and the Hosts were knowledgeable and funny!! Will definitely go camping at Frenchmans campground again.”
“Great lake for recreation. the camping options are ample and well set up. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT
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Frenchman Campground sits at about 5,700 feet on a pine-covered hillside along the southeastern peninsula of Frenchman Lake, a reservoir with roughly 21 miles of shoreline where the Sierra Nevada mountains begin to give way to high desert terrain. Sites look out over open water and forested ridges, and the placing of the campground puts you within easy reach of shoreline activities swimming, fishing, and a nearby boat launch and day-use area as well as lake sports such as waterskiing and jet skiing. On land, the campground is a convenient base for hiking, biking, picnicking and, in season, hunting; in winter the area supports ice fishing and snowmobiling when lake and road conditions allow. Wildlife is common in the surrounding Plumas National Forest, and the broader area includes attractions like Little Last Chance Canyon Scenic Area and the wide, grassy expanse of Sierra Valley. The campground contains 38 campsites that accommodate both RVs and tents; 12 of those sites can be reserved during peak season while the remaining sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site comes with a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill, and the campground provides vault toilets and drinking water. Frenchman remains officially open year-round, but the access road is often closed by winter snow, so plan accordingly; many forest roads in the area require a full tank of gas and a dependable vehicle, and carrying a map is strongly recommended. For facility-specific questions call (530) 836-2575. To reach the lake region from Reno, travel north on Highway 395, then west on Highway 70 toward Chilcoot and follow Highway 284 north into the Frenchman Lake area.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Picks are 50 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 36 mi straight-line from Frenchman. RV rentals in Reno
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| $38 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $38 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Frenchman. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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