Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA)

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Plumas National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Plumas National Forest Fees: Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. - Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only Status: closed Reservations: Click Here for important information you should know before making your reservation. - Sites can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov - Campsites may be reserved up… Overview Big Cove Campground (5,700 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 and the high desert, it's a perfect place to serve as hub for a wide range of recreation opportunities. Plumas National Forest has many back roads open for exploration. Take advantage of the beautiful blue waters of Frenchman Lake for boating, fishing and other water sports. Tell stories around your campfire. Recreation Little Last Chance Creek offers plenty of streamside recreation including fishing, nature viewing, photography and just relaxing. Frenchman Lake provides the perfect location for swimming, boating, lake fishing, skiing, jet skiing, paddle boarding and canoeing. The entire recreation area and surrounding National Forest is available for… Getting there: From Reno, Nevada, take Highway 395 north for 24 miles. Merge onto State Rout 70 west and continue for 5 miles to the town of Chilcoot. Turn right on State Rout 284 and continue for 8 miles to Frenchman Lake. Cross the dam and proceed 2 miles to the campground. Rules: - 14 day camping limit - 6 people per campsite, 12 people for double sites - 2 vehicles per campsite - OHV riding is not allowed: - Store food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware Phone: 530-836-2575 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232824 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: United States Forest Service, OIP