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Gold Lake 4x4 Campground

usfs · CA

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  • fuel station12 mi

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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.

  • fuel station

    Shell

    12 mi
  • grocery

    Feather River Food Co-op

    15 mi
  • trailhead

    Trailhead

    15 mi
  • attraction

    Mountains Overlook

    11 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    1.6 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.