Beckwourth Ranger District
The Beckwourth Ranger District spans eastern Plumas County, southern Lassen County and northern Sierra County. The Ranger District includes rangeland, high desert and mixed conifer forests. With three popular recreation areas - Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake and the Lakes Basin - many visitors come to the Ranger District from Nevada and California.
There is a wide range of recreation opportunities, including camping, fishing, boating, OHV riding, mountain biking and horseback riding. Beckwourth Ranger District also features the popular Black Mountain Fire Lookout and Crocker Guard Station, both available for recreation rental at Recreation.gov.
Firewood collection and Christmas tree cutting are popular on the Ranger District and can be a part of recreating in the area.
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Located in the high desert, Frenchman Lake is a popular recreation site for camping, boating, fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
Big Cove Campground is a wonderful location for a family outing away from life in the big city. The campground has water, showers, flush toilets and trash service.
Chilcoot Campground is in the shade of large cottonwoods in a mixed pine forest alongside Little Last Chance Creek.
Cottonwood Springs Campground is located near Frenchman Lake in mixed conifer and high desert vegetation. It has 20 family sites and two group sites.
Tucked away off of the busy areas, this day use area is popular fishing access point on Frenchman Lake. It includes a parking area and vault toilet.
Looking to getaway for the day? How about a morning of fishing, an afternoon picnic, a family barbeque, water skiing, jet skiing or a relaxing scenic evening drive?
This is one of two boat launch facilities on Frenchman Lake. It is located on the south 
Frenchman Campground is situated on a hillside next to the Frenchman Boat Launch Facility. In win
This is one of two boat launch facilities on Frenchman Lake. It is located on the west shore about three miles from the dam.
Spring Creek Campground (5,800 feet) is just minutes away from the clear waters of the Frenchman Lake.
Lake Davis Recreation Area is located near the community of Portola. A popular area for camping, fishing and boating.
Lake Davis is one of the premier fishing lakes in Northern California.
Grasshopper Flat Campground is on the southeast side of Lake Davis. Ample shade is provided 
Grizzly Campground is on the south end of Lake Davis. Ample shade is provided by the mixed pine forest.
This boat launch facility is a single lane concrete ramp with seasonal loading dock. It is located next to Grasshopper Flat Campground on the east side of Lake Davis.
Lake Davis was built in 1967. It was built to enhance the areas fishery and develop recreation.
The picnic area has a large unpaved parking area, covered picnic tables and a vault toilet. Interpretive signs here tell the story of Lake Davis.
This boat launch facility is a concrete ramp with seasonal loading dock. It is located next to Lightning Tree Campground on the east side of Lake Davis.
Lightning Tree Campground is situated where high deserts meets Sierra Nevada forest near Lake Davis. Though slightly more rustic than other Lake Davis Campgrounds, Lig
This boat launch facility is a single lane concrete ramp without a loading dock. This launch is suited for launching small watercraft.
Located in the pines a few miles above Graeagle, Lakes Basin provides a wealth of recreation opportunities, with scenic lakes, campgrounds, hiking and OHV trails. Gold Lake is a centerpiece in this recreation area.
Located nine miles southwest of Graeagle, California, this recreation area has special geological features.
Reservations are required and must be made no less than 3 days in advance.
Gold Lake Campground is located along the shores of Gold Lake at an elevation of 6,400 feet. There are 37 campsites available.
This is the Plumas National Forest facility for accessing the Lakes Basin snowmobile trail system.
Gold Lake is the largest lake in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.
Goose Lake Campground has 13 campsites that include table, fire ring, food locker, vault toilets and parking. Access to some campsites is via rough unpaved roads.
Haven Lake Campground has 4 campsites that include table, fire ring, food locker, vault toilets and parking.
Lakes Basin Campground is located in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.
This group campground is available by reservation only. It is available for tent camping only for groups up to 25 people. It has seasonal water and trash service.