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French Camp

Inyo National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, French Camp is a campground in Inyo National Forest, California with 83 campsites. French Camp is booked through Recreation.gov.

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French Camp is located at 37.5525° N, 118.6792° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

French Camp reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (54 sites)Oct 5 (57 sites)Oct 6 (57 sites)

54 sites open on Oct 4 at French Camp. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 23:30 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for French Camp, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at French Camp

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Standard 62
Tent 21

What an RV fits

20 ft7 sites
25 ft14 sites
28 ft1 site
30 ft14 sites
32 ft1 site
35 ft1 site

Amenities

showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, climbing, photography.

All sites at French Camp, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the FREN loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	Tent	6	-
002	Tent	6	-
003	Tent	6	-
004	Standard	6	25 ft
005	Standard	6	25 ft
006	Tent	6	-
007	Tent	6	-
008	Tent	6	-
009	Standard	6	25 ft
010	Tent	6	-
011	Standard	6	30 ft
012	Tent	6	-
013	Standard	6	25 ft
014	Standard	6	20 ft
015	Standard	6	30 ft
016	Tent	6	-
017	Standard	6	30 ft
018	Tent	6	-
019	Standard	6	25 ft
020	Standard	6	25 ft
021	Standard	6	20 ft
022	Standard	6	25 ft
023	Standard	6	20 ft
024	Standard	6	20 ft
025	Standard	6	30 ft
026	Standard	6	25 ft
027	Standard	6	20 ft
028	Standard	6	25 ft
029	Standard	6	30 ft
030	Standard	6	25 ft
031	Standard	6	25 ft
032	Standard	6	20 ft
033	Standard	6	28 ft
034	Standard	6	30 ft
035	Standard	6	20 ft
036	Standard	6	30 ft
037	Standard	6	30 ft
038	Standard	6	32 ft
039	Standard	6	25 ft
040	Standard	6	-
041	Standard	6	-
042	Tent	6	-

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
043	Standard	6	-
044	Standard	6	-
045	Standard	6	-
046	Standard	6	-
047	Standard	6	-
048	Standard	6	-
049	Standard	6	-
050	Standard	6	-
051	Standard	6	-
052	Tent	6	-
053	Tent	6	-
054	Tent	6	-
055	Tent	6	-
056	Standard	6	-
057	Standard	6	-
058	Standard	6	-
059	Standard	6	-
060	Standard	6	-
061	Standard	6	-
062	Standard	6	-
063	Standard	6	-
064	Tent	6	-
065	Standard	6	-
066	Tent	6	-
067	Tent	6	-
068	Tent	6	-
069	Standard	6	-
070	Standard	6	-
071	Standard	6	-
072	Standard	6	-
073	Standard	6	30 ft
074	Standard	6	25 ft
075	Standard	6	35 ft
077	Tent	6	-
078	Standard	6	30 ft
079	Standard	6	30 ft
080	Standard	6	30 ft
081	Standard	6	30 ft
083	Tent	6	-
084	Standard	6	30 ft
085	Standard	6	25 ft

About French Camp

Overview

French Camp lies in the Rock Creek area of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains, near Tom's Place and midway between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, California. Its ideal location makes this campground a good stop for travelers on U.S. Highway 395 to rest overnight.

Hiking opportunities are vast, and the creekside campground is convenient for fishing. The facility is large and inviting, with forest and mountain views and several amenities.

Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather.

Recreation

Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the creek may includ brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout.

The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hikers and mountain bikers.

Because of the region's interesting geology, rockhounding is also popular.

Facilities

French Camp is a large facility with a variety of settings for tents and small to medium RVs (no hookups available). A few campsites can accommodate medium to large RVs and trailers.

Sites are organized in one large loop, with some along the banks of the creek. Each has a picnic table and campfire ring.

Firewood is available on-site for purchase, and nearby Tom's Place offers additional supplies and fee showers.

Natural Features

Campers will experience the beauty of pines and fragrant junipers that have come to represent Inyo National Forest. The campground sits among aspens, pinyon and ponderosa and Jeffrey pines at an elevation of 7,500 ft.

The clear, cold and cascading Rock Creek, which originates in the John Muir Wilderness, runs alongside it. Brushy landscape and ample boulders in the area are fun to explore and traverse.

The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

For campers interested in local events, Mule Days are held in nearby Bishop over Memorial Day weekend, and the Mammoth Jazz Jubilee is hosted in Mammoth in mid-July.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 935-4824.

Rules and notices at French Camp

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check French Camp on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Trailers/RVs over 35ft not recommended

Changing campsites in this campground is prohibited.

This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations.

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.

Two pets per site allowed.

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. One vehicle per single site is included with your reservation. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground if you did not pay for an Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at the site.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Click here for more information about Inyo National Forest.

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French Camp FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at French Camp?

French Camp is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 83 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at French Camp?

Cancellations happen frequently at French Camp, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does French Camp have?

French Camp has 83 campsites.