French Camp

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (444)

🟢 14 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15

Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 84 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 9 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 14 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. 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

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 13 in a row, FREN #002–FREN #014 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #016, #018, #019, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #037, #039, #040, #042, #043, #045, #047, #049, #052, #053, #054, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #065, #066, #067, #069, #072, #077, #079, #080, #085

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites #015, #050, #068

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #027, #044, #046, #064

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, FREN #026–FREN #028 next to each othersites #007, #020, #023, #026, #027, #028, #030, #031, #035, #039, #045, #051, #052, #054, #056, #059, #061, #062, #085

Wed Oct 14 – Sat Oct 173 nightsbook these dates →sites #026, #051

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #022, #048

Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 182 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #063, #065

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, FREN #008–FREN #016 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #018, #019, #021, #024, #025, #029, #034, #036, #037, #038, #040, #044, #047, #048, #050, #053, #057, #058, #064, #066, #072, #074, #081

📷 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 #003 — French Camp site #03 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #003** · French Camp site #03 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #003 — Picnic area among the mountain top setting campsite #03, Fre — **Site FREN #003** · Picnic area among the mountain top setting campsite #03, FreRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #004 — Camping space at the mountain top setting campsite #04, Fren — **Site FREN #004** · Camping space at the mountain top setting campsite #04, FrenRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #004 — French Camp site #04 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #004** · French Camp site #04 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #005 — Parking space and entrance to site #05, French Camp. — **Site FREN #005** · Parking space and entrance to site #05, French Camp.Recreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #005 — French Camp site #05 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #005** · French Camp site #05 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation 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 #007 — French Camp site #07 mountain top setting with picnic area a — **Site FREN #007** · French Camp site #07 mountain top setting with picnic area aRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #007 — Parking space and entrance to site #07, French Camp. — **Site FREN #007** · Parking space and entrance to site #07, French Camp.Recreation Resource Management

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Mammoth Lakes Old Mammoth Road Supercharger16.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.9 midirections →

⚡ Bishop Rocking W Drive Supercharger18.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at French Camp over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 4–19 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

4.6★★★★★439 ratings

5★333

4★60

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 26 openings at French Camp over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 4–19 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 4.6/5 from 444 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 152 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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