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Cottonwood Springs Campground
Cottonwood Springs Campground is located near Frenchman Lake in mixed conifer and high desert vegetation. It has 20 family sites and two group sites. Several of the family sites are first come first served. Campsites do not have bear resistant locker - store all food, trash and scented items appropriatly and be bear aware.
Both group sites are available by reservation only. Groupsite 'D' has room for up to 50 campers and Groupsite 'B' room for 25.
A glitch has resulted in difficulty for some in finding this campground on the reservation website. Once on the Recreation.gov website search for "Cottonwwod (CA)" then choose the item that includes "Plumas National Forest".
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At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Click Here for important information you should know about the 2023 season before planning your stay here.
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| Reservations: | Click Here for important information you should know before making your reservation.
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information.
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| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
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| Closest Towns: | Chilcoot, CA. |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Flush |
| Passes: | Senior and Access passes honored for single campsites. These passes are available at the Beckwourth Ranger Station in Blairsden, CA. from 08:00 to 16:00. Call (530) 836-2575 for information. |
| Information Center: | For information contact the Beckwourth Ranger District Office at 530-836-2575 at 23 Mohawk Road (PO Box 7) Blairsden, CA 96103 |
General Information
Directions:From Reno take highway 395 North to Halleluiah Junction. Head West on Highway 70 to Chilcoot. Head North on Highway284 to Frenchman Lake. Cross the dam and proceed to the campground entrance on the left.
Parking:
Second vehicles at the campsite will be charged a fee
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 20 units available. Half are by reservation and the other half first come first serve.
RV Camping
Cottonwood Springs Campground has 20 campsites, 8 campsites can be reserved.
- Max vehicle length from 26' to 35'
Group Camping
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | yes |
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| Picnic tables: | yes |
| Tent camping: | yes |
| Parking: | Second vehicles at the campsite will be charged a fee |
| Toilets: | flush toilets and showers |
| Accessible: | Loop B is all accessible camp sites |
| Drinking water: | yes |
Location
