French Camp
The campground is currently open and operating with a mix of first-come-first-served and reservable sites. Opening and closing dates are weather-dependent. Fire danger is currently low. 14-day maximum stay.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
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.…
About
French Camp lies in the Rock Creek drainage of Inyo National Forest's White Mountain Ranger District, positioned at 7,500 ft elevation among Jeffrey and ponderosa pines, pinyon, junipers, and aspens. The campground stretches along Rock Creek, a clear cold stream originating in the John Muir Wilderness that supports brook, brown, rainbow, and stocked Alpers trout. The 86 sites accommodate tents and small to medium RVs up to 35 ft. The campground provides flush toilets, potable water from hand pumps, and each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-resistant food storage box. No hookups or showers are available on-site, though nearby Tom's Place offers supplies and fee showers. Dogs are permitted on leash, and all campers must store food in the provided bear boxes in this active bear area. The location serves as an excellent base for fishing Rock Creek, hiking into the John Muir Wilderness, mountain biking, and rockhounding in the geologically interesting terrain. Nearby attractions include Mule Days in Bishop over Memorial Day weekend and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee in mid-July.
Directions
From Bishop, drive north on Highway 395 approximately 23 miles to Tom's Place. Turn southwest on Rock Creek Road and continue approximately 1 mile to the campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 935-4825 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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