Chilcoot Campground / Frenchman Lake Area

Chilcoot Campground (south of Frenchman Lake) 35 miles north of Reno

Area: Located a few miles form Frenchman Lake along Little Last Chance Creek

Plumas National Forest

Administered by: Beckwourth Ranger District, (530) 836-2575  

Setting:

Elevation: 5,800

Season Length: Subject to weather conditions, May-September

Number of sites: 40 with five walk-in tent sites

Fee: $16

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 35-feet  No  Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Flush    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire rings                    

Nearest town: Chilcoot

Nearby facilities: The lake and a grocery store is nearby.

Nearby fishing: Frenchman Lake

Reservations:  Yes (fee)

Additional information:  Some of the facilities are wheel-chair accessible.  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.  For reservable campsites, go on line at  www.recreation.gov or www.ReserveUSA.com or phone toll free at 877-444-6777.

Directions: From Highway 395 north of Border Town, drive to Hallelujah Junction with Highway 70. Turn west on Highway 70 and drive ____ miles to Chilcoot and the junction with Frenchman Lake Road.  Turn right on Frenchman Lake Road and drive six miles to Chilcoot Campground, which is on the left.