Chilcoot
Closed for the season. Opens May 15, 2026 with reservations starting May 22. Peak season runs May 23 through September 6; non-peak season September 7 through September 28. 14-day stay limit applies.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Rogers Cow Camp Area Closure
An area around Rogers Cow Camp is under a Forest Closure Order starting Thursday, September 17 due to public health and safety issues associated with an ongoing investigation.The closed area is along the western edge of Oroville Quincy Highway between Four Trees and Forest Road 23N00 below Rogers…
Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest
The Plumas National Forest lowered to Stage I Fire Restrictions at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 4, following widespread precipitation over the Forest helping reduce fire danger. While it was not a season-ending event, fuels conditions are slightly improved and within the fire behavior indices for…
About
Chilcoot Campground is one of five campgrounds in the Frenchman Lake Recreation Area of Northeastern California's Plumas National Forest. Located at 5,100 feet elevation alongside Last Chance Creek, the campground offers a more secluded experience than the lakeside options while still providing easy access to Frenchman Lake's water-based recreation. The campground features 40 single-family sites with paved roads and parking pads, flush toilets, potable water, and fire rings with grills at each site. Fifteen sites are available for reservation during peak season, with the remaining 25 available first-come, first-served. Bear-resistant food storage containers are provided, and firewood is available for purchase. The surrounding area sits at the interface of desert and mountain climates, where pine forest meets desert scrub at the southern end of the Little Last Chance Scenic Area. Water sports, fishing, hiking, and exploring forest roads are all readily accessible. Dispersed camping is not permitted within the recreation area.
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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 836-2575 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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