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French Camp

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
83[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[3]

French Camp is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 83 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes French Camp as a large campground in the Rock Creek area, with sites arranged in one big loop and some beside the creek[5]. Opening and closing dates depend on the weather[5]. Of the 83 listed sites, 62 take an RV or trailer and all 83 take a tent[6]. Recreation.gov says no hookups are available[5]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 35 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 6 people per campsite at most sites[7].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 83
Site types[1] 62 standard nonelectric, 21 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 35 ft (median 25 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 62 sites, tent at 83 sites
Pets[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[10] 2:00 PM
Check-out[11] 11:00 AM
People per site[7] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve a site at French Camp?
Yes, French Camp can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at French Camp?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 83 campsites with this detail[8].
Are campfires allowed at French Camp?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 83 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[9].
How long an RV fits at French Camp?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Recreation.gov says there are no hookups[5].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 83 overnight campsites at French Camp: 62 standard nonelectric, 21 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. French Camp can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at French Camp: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 25 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. French Camp is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for French Camp. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at French Camp: 62 sites accept an RV or trailer and 83 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at French Camp: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at French Camp: yes at all 83 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at French Camp: yes at all 83 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-in time at French Camp on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at French Camp on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.