Big Cove Campground / Frenchman Lake

Big Cove Campground (Frenchman Lake) 35 miles north of Reno

Area: One of four campgrounds at the southern end of the lake

Plumas National Forest, 159 Lawrence Street, Quincy, CA 95971.  Phone: (530) 283-2050

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

Setting:

Elevation: 5,800

Season Length: Subject to weather conditions,  May-September

Number of sites: 38

Fee: $16 and up

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 50-feet   No  Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire rings                    

Nearest town: Chilcoot

Nearby facilities: A grocery store is located seven miles from the campground, as is a dump station.

Nearby boat ramp: Yes

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 continue past Chilcoot Campground for almost ten miles to the road fork at the dam.  Turn right at the fork and drive two miles to Forest Road 24N01.  Turn left for the entrance to the campground.