Big Cove Family Cg.
California
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What we do know
Inside Plumas National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Here's your stay, mapped
Big Cove Family Cg.
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About this campground
Big Cove Campground (5,800 feet) is located near the shores of Frenchman Lake in Northeastern California. Some families have been returning here for more than thirty years. Situated at the interface between the wild Sierra mountains and the high desert, it's a perfect hub for a wide range of recreation opportunities. Plumas National Forest has many backroads open for exploration. Take advantage of the beautiful blue waters of Frenchman Lake for boating, fishing and other water sports. Tell stories around the campfire.
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Facts about this campground
Where it is
- Beckwourth Ranger District · Ranger district
- Plumas National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Plumas National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest
fire-restriction · posted Sep 5, 2026
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Grasshopper FlatCamping0.7 mi
- Grasshopper Flat Family Cg.Camping0.7 mi
- GrizzlyCamping1 mi
- Big Grizzly CreekCanoeing1.7 mi
- LAKE DAVIS TRAILHiking2.1 mi
- Red Clover CreekCanoeing5.4 mi
- Dixie CreekCanoeing7.1 mi
- ROSS RIDGEHiking7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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