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Frenchman Reservoir

• Description
  Frenchman Reservoir is in the Plumas National Forest and has 21 miles of sage and pine covered shoreline. Frenchman has two boat ramps that are easily accessible except during severe winter weather. There is one improved and three unimproved campgrounds situated around the lake suitable for tent, RV's and trailers. 

• Contacts & Information
  Beckwourth Ranger Station at (530) 836-2575. Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247.
  General Information

• Size
  1,470 Acre feet

• Elevation
  5,600 feet above sea level

• Species of Fish
  Rainbow Trout
  Brown Trout
  Catfish
  Fish Identification Encyclopedia

• Location
  Closest Services: Chilcoot 8 mi.
  Directions to: Sierraville
  Directions to Lake: From Sierraville, on Hwy 49-89; take Hwy 49 N, go 25 mi. to Hwy 70 at Vinton. Turn E, go 2 mi. to Chilcoot. Turn N, go 7 miles on Frenchman Road, then E across dam to campsites.

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