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About
Cottonwood Springs Campground (5,700) is located on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The surrounding pine forest provides ample shade during summer's hot afternoons. The lake, recreation area, and surrounding forest and rangeland offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities and adventures.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 15 mi
trailhead
Trailhead
- 11 mi
attraction
Mountains Overlook
- 1.6 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: JANESVILLE-FRENCHMAN in Plumas National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- CA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

