Frenchman
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About Frenchman
Frenchman is a national park campground at Plumas National Forest in Plumas County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Frenchman is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 50 ft. Campers rate it 3.5/5 across 37 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Plumas National Forest include Spring Creek, Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA), Chilcoot, Cottonwood (ca) and Crocker Guard Station.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 39 · 2024: 42 · 2025: 42
Location
Address
Blairsden, California
Coordinates
39.8997, -120.1867
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 135 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Spring Creek
Plumas National Forest
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Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA)
Plumas National Forest
Chilcoot
Plumas National Forest
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Cottonwood (ca)
Plumas National Forest
Crocker Guard Station
Plumas National Forest
Grizzly
Plumas National Forest
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Frenchman FAQ
How far in advance should I book Frenchman?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Frenchman?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Frenchman. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Frenchman right now?
Frenchman is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Frenchman located?
Frenchman is located in Plumas National Forest, near Blairsden, California.
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