Chilcoot
Chilcoot-Vinton, California · 5,115 ft · In Plumas National Forest
Photos: United States Forest Service
Wildfire 22 mi SE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,115 ft (1,559 m)5,115 ft1,559 m
Loops1
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1 site with no loop listed
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 5 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
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About
Overview
Chilcoot Campground (5,100 feet) is located just downstream from Frenchman Lake alongside Last Chance Creek. The sound of flowing water along with shade from the surrounding pine and cottonwood forest are key features making this a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Chilcoot Campground is one of five campgrounds in the popular Frenchman Lake Recreation Area of Northeastern California's Plumas National Forest. The campground is far enough away from the lake that visitors can experience the serene sense of solitude that the remote mountain setting provides.
Recreation
Frenchman Recreation Area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Water sports including fishing, skiing, jet skiing, swimming are readily available supported by two boat launch facilities, several fishing access points and day use areas. Camping, picnicking hiking and exploring forest roads can each provide the type of adventure you are looking for. Dispersed camping (camping outside developed campgrounds) is not allowed in the recreation area. Winter activities range from snowmobiling to ice fishing and cross-country skiing.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Chilcoot: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny64°40°
- ThuSunny65°42°
- FriSunny68°43°
- SatSunny70°42°
- SunSunny67°42°
Nearby camping
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Spring Creek
Public Land · 2.2 mi · Chilcoot-Vinton
Frenchman lake campground
Campground · 2.5 mi · Chilcoot-Vinton
Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA)
Public Land · 2.5 mi · Chilcoot-Vinton
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Chilcoot-Vinton share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Location and contact
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