Big Cove Campground Plumas National Forest California

Big Cove Overview

Big Cove Campground has 38 single-family campsites located near the shores of Frenchman Lake and in a lush pine forest in the Plumas National Forest. A few campsites have views of Frenchman Lake and others look over a sagebrush meadow.

There are also 14 first-come, first-serve (dispersed) campsites available across the road from the main campground. A vault toilet is available, but not water. Campsites have a table, but no fire pit.

The campsites in the main campground are reservable and can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Most campsites are level and large. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate. The campground has drinking water, flush toilets and hot showers ($). Overflow parking is also available. No cell service available.

Big Cove – Area Recreation

Nearby Frenchman Lake was created in 1962 when the California Department of Water Resources dammed Little Las Chance Creek. The shoreline is 21 miles and has become a great place to boat, fish, explore and play. During the summer, visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, hunting, wildlife viewing, water skiing, jet skiing and other water sports. Winter activities range from snowmobiling to ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

Two other campgrounds in the area include Spring Creek and Frenchman.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Showers

Activities

• Backpacking
• Beach
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• River
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports
• Winter/Snow Sports