French Camp

Inyo National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundEastern Sierra / MammothCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (424)

🟢 26 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16

7 of the last 144 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 2h 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 6h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 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 26 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. 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

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, FREN #007–FREN #014 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #005, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #016, #021, #022, #024, #025, #035, #038, #039, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #058, #060, #065, #067, #071, #072, #083, #084

Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →👥 FREN #061 & FREN #062 next to each othersites #020, #061, #062

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →👥 FREN #073 & FREN #074 next to each othersites #019, #026, #028, #041, #059, #073, #074

Thu Sep 17 – Sun Sep 203 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #018, #056

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites #027, #030, #040

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites #004, #006

Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites #066

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, FREN #058–FREN #060 next to each othersites #009, #013, #016, #018, #035, #042, #052, #056, #058, #059, #060

📷 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 #001 — French Camp site #01 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #001** · French Camp site #01 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #001 — Parking space and entrance to site #01, French Camp. — **Site FREN #001** · Parking space and entrance to site #01, French Camp.Recreation Resource Management

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 #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 #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

Campsite FREN #008 — Parking space and entrance to site #08, French Camp. — **Site FREN #008** · Parking space and entrance to site #08, French Camp.Recreation Resource Management

Campsite FREN #008 — French Camp site #08 featuring picnic table, food storage, a — **Site FREN #008** · French Camp site #08 featuring picnic table, food storage, aRecreation 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 March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at French Camp over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 9–31 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 23 openings at French Camp over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 9–31 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 424 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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