Frenchman
Chilcoot-Vinton, California · 5,650 ft · In Plumas National Forest
Photos: OIP
Wildfire 25 mi SE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,650 ft (1,722 m)5,650 ft1,722 m
Sites38
Frenchman lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people41 ft
- 002Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people25 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people33 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people43 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 27 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
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 range from ice fishing to snowmobiling.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Frenchman: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny54°34°
- WedSunny65°40°
- ThuSunny66°40°
- FriSunny70°42°
- SatSunny69°42°
Nearby camping
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Ross Camp
Public Land · 130 ft · Chilcoot-Vinton
Frenchman lake campground
Campground · 0.1 mi · Chilcoot-Vinton
Spring Creek
Public Land · 0.6 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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