French Camp
Closed — Closed for the season. Opening and closing dates are weather-dependent, typically operating during summer and fall months. Reservations available through Recreation.gov when open.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
French Camp lies in the Rock Creek area of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains, midway between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes near Tom's Place. This large campground features 86 campsites organized in one loop, with some sites along the banks of Rock Creek. The facility accommodates tents and small to medium RVs, with a few sites suitable for larger RVs and trailers, though vehicles over 35 feet are not recommended. The campground sits among aspens, pinyon, ponderosa, and Jeffrey pines at 7,500 feet elevation. Rock Creek, which originates in the John Muir Wilderness, cascades alongside the campground and is known for exceptional trout fishing including brook, brown, rainbow, and stocked Alpers trout. The surrounding area offers vast hiking opportunities, mountain biking trails, and rockhounding for geology enthusiasts. This is active bear country, and all food must be secured in the provided bear boxes overnight and when unattended. The area is home to abundant wildlife including black bears, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika, and numerous bird species. Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and nearby Tom's Place offers additional supplies and fee showers.
Directions
From Bishop or Mammoth Lakes, follow U.S. Highway 395 approximately 30 miles north of Bishop. Take the Tom's Place exit and go 1 mile west on Rock Creek Road. The campground will be on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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