California · Camping · Blairsden

Frenchman

65
sites
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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  • 65 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,637 ft
  • Near BlairsdenBeckwourth Ranger District · Plumas National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Frenchman

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 24°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 27°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 31°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 34°

      5 wet

    5. May

      70° / 40°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 45°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 51°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 49°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 43°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 36°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 28°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Doyle 4 Sse, CA, 7.4 mi away at 4,390 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Frenchman

65 sites for RV and tent camping

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