Frenchman Lake Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Frenchman Lake in California, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Frenchman Lake covers about 1,527 acres.

2 public launches

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Before you launch in California

Fishing license
Boat registration
Invasive species rules

🧼 Boats entering California are inspected at state border stations, and many lakes and reservoirs require an inspection before launch.

Links go to official California agency pages.

Counties: Plumas County

Ramps and launches

Frenchman

Portola, Plumas County

Nearest town: 19 mi from Cold Springs

Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-836-2575

Directions: From Reno, Nevada, travel north on Highway 395. Merge onto Highway 70 west and travel 5 miles to Chilcoot. Turn north on Highway 284 and continue 8 miles to Frenchman Lake, turn right, cross the dam, and travel a mile to the campground.

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Lunker Point Boat Launch

Portola, Plumas County

Nearest town: 20 mi from Cold Springs

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