Cottonwood Campground

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All towables

Trailer

Trailers for all types of towing vehicles, including SUVs and pickups.

Folding Trailer

Trailers you can tow with passenger vehicles or SUVs. A great way to transform average cars into adventure cars.

Fifth-Wheel

Larger trailers that attach to towing vehicles with a gooseneck extension in the truck bed.

Toy Hauler

Living quarters in the front with dedicated space for hauling motorcycles or other “toys” in the back.

Utility Trailer

All other types of towable trailers.

All drivables

Class C

Popular with small families and first-time RV drivers who want a little more room than a van. Comparable to driving a truck.

Camper Van

The smallest and nimblest of fully enclosed RVs. Drives like a van. Loves posing for Instagram.

Class B

A formal-sounding name for camper van, but just as photogenic.

Class A

Drivers should be comfortable driving bus-sized vehicles and dealing with parking limitations. Great for delivery.

Truck Camper

If you can drive a truck, you can drive a truck camper. Makes roughing it significantly less rough.

Other

All other types of drivable vehicles.

Adults

Children

Pets

Folding Trailer
Chilcoot

2014 Forest River Rockwood Freedom

Sleeps 6
Length 20

$79 per night

Trailer
Lincoln

2016 Jayco Jay Flight

Sleeps 8
Length 26

$115 per night

Trailer
Sparks

2016 Jayco White Hawk - Super Clean - Will deliver

Sleeps 4
Length 26

$99 per night

Trailer
Reno

2016 Forest River Evo

Sleeps 4
Length 27

$110 per night

Trailer
Truckee

Go Glamping TAHOE!

Sleeps 7
Length 32

$275 per night

Trailer
Fernley

2015 Prime Time Avenger 26BH

Sleeps 8
Length 26

$110 per night

Class C
Reno

2017 Thor Motor Coach Synergy

Sleeps 5
Length 24

$228 per night

Trailer
Reno

2007 Starcraft Travel Star Family Fun Central

Sleeps 7
Length 30

$130 per night

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Discover Cottonwood Campground

Overview

Cottonwood Springs Campground (5,700) is located on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The surrounding pine forest provides ample shade during summers' hot afternoons. The lake, recreation area and surrounding forest and rangeland offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities and adventures.
Two group sites provide families and other groups the location to get together for you special outdoor experience. Hunting, fishing, boating, water sports and nature viewing are just some of the possibilities.

Recreation

The nearby 1,580-acre Frenchman Lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing. California sponsors two free fishing days every year, in April and September. There is also an accessible fishing trail within the campground. Public forest and range lands are open for you to visit. Plumas national Forest has an extensive road system for you to explore. Make sure you take a map, extra provisions dependable vehicle and plenty of fuel.

Facilities

Cottonwood Springs Campground has 20 single-family campsites available for both tent and RV camping. Need a location for your family or group get together? There are two reservation group sites here. Group site B can accommodate up to 25 guests and six vehicles and Group site D up to 50 guests and 12 vehicles. Lunker Point Boat Launch Facility is about two miles away. An RV dump station is just outside the campground. All sites are equipped with paved parking, tables, campfire rings and grills. The campground has paved roads, hosts, accessible flush toilets and drinking water are also provided.

Natural Features

Frenchman Lake Recreation Area is located in the northeast corner of the Sierra Nevada. The area is characterized by a blending of desert and mountain ecosystems. For example, draught tolerant plants co-mingle with pine forest. There is less precipitation here than what areas to the west receive, more than areas to the east. Erosion and lava flows in the area tell the story of recent geologic activity.

Nearby Attractions

Little Last Chance Canyon Scenic Area

Sierra Valley - Largest valley in the Sierra Nevada

Stores and services in the towns of Chilcoot and Loyalton

Many forest roads to explore - take along a extra water, food, map, full tank and dependable vehicle.

Put memories into motion

Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

Hiking TrailLocation
Red Rock Trail , CAHerlong, CA
Portola \P\" Trail", CAPortola, CA
Lake Davis, CAPortola, CA
Badenaugh Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
Crystal Mine Trail, NVToiyabe National Forest, NV
Chapman Creek Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
Bear Valley Road, CATahoe National Forest, CA
Gray Eagle Waterfalls, CAPlumas-Eureka State Park, CA
Gray Eagle Creek Trail, CAPlumas-Eureka State Park, CA
Madora Lake Loop Trail, CAPlumas-Eureka State Park, CA

CampgroundsLocation
Frenchman Campground, CAPlumas County, CA
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Big Cove Campground, CAPlumas County, CA
Chilcoot Campground, CAPlumas County, CA
Grizzly Campground, CAPlumas County, CA
Grasshopper Flat Campground, CAPlumas County, CA
Lightning Tree Campground, CAPlumas County, CA
Lookout Campground, CASierra County, CA
Yuba Pass Campground, CASierra County, CA
Cottonwood Creek Campground, CASierra County, CA

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