Frenchman Dump Station

Current Conditions

Scheduled to close for the season October 11, 2026.

This dump station is located adjacent to the Cottonwood Springs Campground in the Frenchman Lake Recreation Area.

General Information

May 16, through September 28, 2025. Operated by Royal Elk Property Management. $17 fee

Call the Beckwourth Ranger District at 530-836-2575 for information

Getting There

Elevation

5,600 ft

Directions

From Reno, Nevada take Highway 395 north for 24 miles to Highway 70. Head west on Highway 70 to Chilcoot, California. Head north on County Road 284 to Frenchman Lake. Continue north two more miles to the Cottonwood Springs Campground turnoff.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.