French Camp

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (404)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30

7 of the last 117 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

French Camp in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #002, #006, #010, #012, #016, #020, #025, #028, #044

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #049

Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #028

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, FREN #052–FREN #057 next to each othersites #001, #003, #004, #007, #008, #009, #011, #013, #021, #022, #024, #026, #027, #029, #030, #031, #032, #035, #040, #045, #046, #050, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #059, #060, #061, #062, #064, #067, #077, #079, #083, #085

Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →👥 FREN #065 & FREN #066 next to each othersites #065, #066, #068, #078

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, FREN #071–FREN #075 next to each othersites #005, #014, #023, #042, #043, #047, #048, #058, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #081

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #018

Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #015, #017

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite FREN #002 — Campsite 62 — **Site FREN #002** · Campsite 62Vista Recreation

Campsite FREN #002 — French Camp site #02 featuring picnic table, camping space, — **Site FREN #002** · French Camp site #02 featuring picnic table, camping space, Recreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #006 — Picnic area and parking space at site #06, French Camp. — **Site FREN #006** · Picnic area and parking space at site #06, French Camp.Recreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #006 — French Camp site #06 featuring the mountain top setting and — **Site FREN #006** · French Camp site #06 featuring the mountain top setting and Recreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #010 — French Camp site #10 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #010** · French Camp site #10 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #012 — French Camp site #12 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #012** · French Camp site #12 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #016 — Parking space and entrance to site #16, French Camp. — **Site FREN #016** · Parking space and entrance to site #16, French Camp.Recreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #016 — French Camp site #16 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #016** · French Camp site #16 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #020 — French Camp site #20 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #020** · French Camp site #20 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation Resource Management

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.8 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.9 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.6 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 37 openings at French Camp over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 8–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~243 mi from LA💵 $35/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★★404 ratings

5★300

4★58

3★22

2★14

1★10

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.1/4

T-Mobile2.7/4

AT&T2.5/4

Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ French Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at French Camp?

French Camp in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at French Camp?

Campsite fees at French Camp run about $35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at French Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like French Camp often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at French Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 37 openings at French Camp over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 8–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is French Camp a good campground?

French Camp holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 404 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at French Camp?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at French Camp, Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 138 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is French Camp located?

French Camp is located in Eastern Sierra / Mammoth, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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