Practice good hygiene (avoid touching face, wash hands regularly or use hand sanitizer, sneeze or cough into a tissue or the inside of your elbow, disinfect used items and surfaces). © 2020 Mono County Economic Development, Tourism and Film Commission. From Bishop or Mammoth Lakes, CA, follow U.S. Highway 395 (about 30 miles north of Bishop). Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. There is an RV water fill shortly after driving past the first loop, however there are water spigots placed throughout the campground that could also be used since they’re threaded for hoses. Large boulders line the roads and the site driveways so watch out backing in that you don't clip one. Sites vary a lot with some being very private to others being good for two groups side by side. French Camp Campground is located along Rock Creek Road, ½ mile west of Highway 395 at Tom's Place. This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com, Stayed here to meet a larger group on a longer road trip. 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. Copyright © French Camp RV Park Resort. Ask fellow travelers and hotel staff your top questions. French Camp Campground in Toms Place is rated 5.2 of 10 at Campground Reviews. Please select a reason for flagging this item: © 2020 Campendium Inc. All rights reserved. One of the largest and most pleasant campgrounds with easy access in the Rock Creek Canyon near Toms Place, French Camp accommodates tents and RVs (non-electric) in 85 creekside sites. Hiking opportunities are vast, and the creekside campground is convenient for fishing. Our in-depth and comprehensive local camping guides help travelers, campers, hikers, fishers, and outdoors people of all kinds discover new campgrounds, compare camping options and make reservations for campsites easily online. more. Its ideal location makes this campground a good stop for travelers on U.S. Highway 395 to rest overnight. Regardless, we had a great weekend here and our site 36 was plenty big for our trailer. Discover the best campsites in France, from the Atlantic Coast and the Dordogne, to the high peaks of the Alps and Pyrénées. Sites 33 and 34 as well as 36 and 37 are good examples of this. Yes, free parking is available to guests. French Camp is located in the Rock Creek area of the White Mountain Ranger District midway between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes off US 395. The first campground you come to is French Camp which is great if you don’t want to head up into the 8-9000 ft elevation. Local Camping Resource. Once an industrial complex for the fledgling United State of America, today French Creek State Park is an oasis for people and wildlife. Conveniently located restaurants include Crowley Lake General Store, Red Meadows Mule House Cafe, and Tom's Place Resort. Reserving online will ensure you get a spot big enough ... #4 of 64 Specialty lodging in Mammoth Lakes, #19 of 64 Specialty lodging in Mammoth Lakes. Mono County Economic Development, Tourism & Film Commission, Mono County Economic Development, Tourism and Film Commission. more. Crowley Lake is usually crowded with anglers on opening day in April. Day use areas are covered as well with the passes. Remember, forest service camps are half price if you have a national park pass. more. Can’t tell you if they had a shower or not. There’s also great fishing, backpacking, hiking, picnicking and mountain biking. 40.2128 Long. Sunday, November 1, 2020. Additional charges apply for extra vehicles, trailers, visitors, fitness center, and pets.Rates are subject to change without notice. Please stay home if you are exhibiting any symptoms. Used this campground as a stopping point at the start of a camping road trip. We will no doubt be back! Q&A - Ask the Community about French Camp Campground, Written by someone with an affiliation to the property, Duplicate review submitted by the same member, Multiple reviews submitted by members of the same household, Reviewer did not actually visit the location, The Best RV Parks and Campgrounds in the Florida Keys, America's Top National Parks for RV Camping, The Mighty 5: All the Camping in Utah’s National Parks, The Top 15 States for RV Camping in National Forests, What You Need To Know About The New Camping Rules Near The Tetons, The Best State Park Campgrounds in Each State, Tanner and Nallely’s Favorite Camping Gear, The benefits of choosing LiFePO4 over lead-acid. I wish we would have drive further up the creek. Reserving online will ensure you get a spot big enough if you’re an RVer, but there are some walk-ups that would be suitable. It’s 80-some spots with about 30 of those being walk-ups. Your browser does not support JavaScript! There is a dump station just across the campground on Rock Creek Road that can actually handle two rigs at a time in opposite directions. Nearby attractions include California Route 36 (3.1 miles). Many RV adventurers are upgrading to lithium batteries because they're a superior alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries. It was the only proper campground we said in, which initially scared me as we are more boondockers but this campground we great. It does have nice rest rooms, and water is readily available throughout the camp. 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, CA. Stayed here to meet a larger group on a longer road trip. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The campground is maintained by US National Forest. The highest award attained by the Woodall’s North American Campground Directory. This is a dusty, alpine campground with lots of granite boulders scattered about (bring your outdoor rugs!) The facility is large and inviting, with forest and mountain views and several amenities.Opening and closing dates for the season are dependent on weather. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Tuff Campground is another option and is located only 1 mile from French Camp. Hiking opportunities are vast, and the creekside campground is convenient for fishing. Straddling the Schuylkill Highlands, the 7,730-acre park is the largest block of contiguous forest between Washington D.C. and New York City. This is the first campground among MANY on the same road and all the locations are great. Some of the sites are on top of each other but other are nice and the site we stayed at was covered with noise from the creek across the street. It was the only proper campground we said in, which initially scared me as we are more boondockers but this campground we great. We ended up next to those folks who use the F word as a noun, verb and adjective, so the close quarters were slightly more aggravating. By continuing to use our site you agree to our privacy policy.