Big Cove Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBig Cove Campground
Big Cove Campground is a wonderful location for a family outing away from life in the big city. The campground has water, showers, flush toilets and trash service. It’s in a mixed conifer forest along the east shore of Frenchman Lake. Reservations are available for 21 of the 38 campsites. There is one group site. Campsite amenities include paved RV / parking pad, picnic table, fire ring and grill.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. • Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
Restrictions
14 day camping limit • 6 people per campsite, 12 people for double sites • 2 vehicles per campsite • OHV riding is not allowed: • Store food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware
Accessibility
There are eleven sites that are accessible. Some bathrooms are accessible.
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