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Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, Ca)

US Forest Service · California

Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, Ca) in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Big Cove Campground (5,700 feet) is located near the shores of Frenchman Lake in Northeastern California. Some families have been returning here for more than thirty years. Situated at the interface between the wild Sierra and the high desert, it's a perfect place to serve as hub for a wide range of recreation opportunities. Plumas National Forest has many back roads open for exploration.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$38/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
530-836-2575
Coordinates
39.90194, -120.17250

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-08, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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