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Recreation Region: Beckwourth Ranger District

Frenchman Boat Launch Facility and Day Use Area

This is one of two boat launch facilities on Frenchman Lake. It is located on the south shore about a quarter mile from the dam and next to Frenchman Campground. It includes a two-lane concrete boat ramp, seasonal loading dock, large parking area and two vault toilets. This day use area is located just uphill from launch facility. It's a great location for picnicking with tables, barbeques, parking area and a vault toilet.

Current Conditions
Scheduled to close for the season October 12, 2025.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Fishing swimming and diving are not allowed near the boat ramp and loading dock.

Day Use:
$10 per day
$85 per season

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Address: 23 Mohawk Highway Blairsden, CA 96103
Phone: 530-836-2575
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Closed Midday for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.88289

Longitude: -120.47687

Elevation

5,588 ft

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated September 29, 2025