Chilcoot

Plumas National Forest

Chilcoot Campground (5,100 feet) is located just downstream from Frenchman Lake alongside Last Chance Creek. The sound of flowing water along with shade from the surrounding pine and cottonwood forest are key features making this a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Chilcoot Campground is one of five campgrounds in the popular Frenchman Lake Recreation Area of Northeastern California's Plumas National Forest. The campground is far enough away from the lake that visitors can experience the serene sense of solitude that the remote mountain setting provides.

The campground has 40 single-family tent and RV camp sites. Some sites are available for tent camping only. Fifteen campsites are available for reservations during peak camping season. All other campsites are available as 'First Come' sites as long as the campground is open. Paved roads, paved campsite parking, water, flush toilets, host, firewood and trash service are available during peak camping season. Tables, campfire rings and recently added bear resistant containers are provided at each campsite

Need to Know

• This is not the same campground as Chilkoot in the Sierra National Forest

• Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign.

• America the Beautiful, Senior Passes, and Access Passes are accepted for single campsites only. They are not accepted for double or group campsites.

• Off-road vehicles not permitted in the campground
• A variety of wildlife live in this area, including black bears. Before making a reservation, become aware of bear safety.
• Please go to the following link for more information:http://www.centerforwildlifeinformation.org/BeBearAware/Hiking_and_Camping/hiking_and_camping.html
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

• Firewood Bundles are for sale by Campground Hosts.

• Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon

• Campground Map  

Natural Features

This campground is situated at the southern end of Last Chance Scenic Area. The scenic area is the result of Little Last Chance Creek cutting through ancient lava flows. This is the interface of desert and mountain climates characterized by less precipitation than areas to the west and more than areas to the east. Desert scrub grows alongside pine forest. A variety of wildlife make this area home.  

Nearby Attractions

Chilcoot Campground is one of five campgrounds in the Frenchman Recreation Area. 

Little Last Chance Scenic Area

Frenchman Lake is less than three miles from the campground.

Sierra Valley - Largest valley in the Sierra Nevada.

Stores and services in the towns of Chilcoot and Loyalton.

Recreation

Frenchman Recreation Area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Water sports including fishing, skiing, jet skiing, swimming are readily available supported by two boat launch facilities, several fishing access points and day use areas. Camping, picnicking hiking and exploring forest roads can each provide the type of adventure you are looking for. Dispersed camping (camping outside developed campgrounds) is not allowed in the recreation area. Winter activities range from snowmobiling to ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 530-836-2575

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Reno, Nevada, travel north on Highway 395. Merge onto Highway 70 west and continue 5 miles to Chilcoot. Turn north on Highway 284 and continue 5 miles to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 005, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop AREA CHILCOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric

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