Can you reserve a site at French Camp?

Yes, French Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does French Camp have?

84 sites in total, of which 83 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at French Camp?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at French Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at French Camp.

Are campfires allowed at French Camp?

Campfires are allowed at French Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

French Camp, California — 83 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

83 bookable sites
84 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: FREN

Site types

62 Standard Nonelectric
21 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

84 campsites at French Camp

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
002	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
003	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
004	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
005	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
006	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
007	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	6	🐾
008	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
009	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
010	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
011	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
012	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
013	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
014	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
015	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
016	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
017	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
018	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	6	🐾
019	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
020	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
021	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
022	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
023	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
024	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
025	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
026	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
027	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
028	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
029	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
030	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
031	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
032	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
033	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	6	🐾
034	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
035	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
036	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
037	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
038	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	6	🐾
039	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
040	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
041	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
042	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
043	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6	🐾
044	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6	🐾
045	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	6	🐾
046	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
047	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
048	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
049	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
050	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
051	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
052	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
053	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
054	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
055	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
056	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
057	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
058	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
059	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
060	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
061	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
062	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
063	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
064	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
065	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
066	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
067	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
068	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
069	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
070	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
071	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
072	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
073	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
074	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
075	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾
077	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
078	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
079	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
080	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
081	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
083	FREN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
084	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
085	FREN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
086 HOST	FREN	Management	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Bishop or Mammoth Lakes, California, follow U.S. Highway 395 (about 30 miles north of Bishop). Take the Tom's Place exit and go 1 mile on Rock Creek Road.

37.55250, -118.67917 · 37°33'9.0"N 118°40'45.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Feb.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	41	46	51	60	70	78	77	71	61	49	41
Low °F	17	18	22	27	35	42	49	47	40	30	23	17
Precip in	4.2	3.8	3.3	1.5	1.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	1.4	2.0	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about French Camp

Can you reserve a site at French Camp?: Yes, French Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does French Camp have?: 84 sites in total, of which 83 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at French Camp?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at French Camp?: Yes, pets are allowed at French Camp.
Are campfires allowed at French Camp?: Campfires are allowed at French Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

French Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by French Camp's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$33.00 per night

Restrictions:

Dogs on leash only. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended; bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Max RV length 35'. Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near French Camp

Tuff Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen Group (Inyo) 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crowley Lake Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Palisades Group Campground 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Fork Campground – Inyo National Forest (CA) 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
McGee Creek 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Holiday Campground 0.1 mi · Campground
Iris Meadow Campground 2.9 mi · Campground
Big Meadow Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
Palisade Group Camp 4.5 mi · Campground
East Fork Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
Crowley Lake Campground 5 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 760-935-4825
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

French Camp