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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

86 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

760-935-4825

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around French Camp, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Hilton Creek TrailHike · 6.0 mi long · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)Hike · 7.6 mi from campShow on map
• McGee Creek to Hilton Creek TrailHike · 2.9 mi long · 4.7 mi from campShow on map
• Hilton Lakes TrailHike · 5.4 mi long · 5.5 mi from campShow on map
• Davis Lake SpurHike · 0.6 mi long · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Dorothy Lake LoopHike · 2.9 mi long · 6.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Red MountainPeak · 11,467 ft · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Round MountainPeak · 7,631 ft · 4.8 mi from campShow on map
• Crowley Lake Northbound Vista PointViewpoint · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Crowley Lake Southbound Vista PointViewpoint · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Horsetail FallsWaterfall · 8.2 mi from camp

  A waterfall near McGee Pass Trail.

  Show on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Rimview CliffsClimbing · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• Campground BoulderClimbing · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Upper TierClimbing · 3.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.