U.S. Forest Service · Plumas National Forest · California

Conklin Park Campground

This campground sustained severe damage from the Dixie Fire in 2021. This nine unit campground is located approximately eight miles northwest of Frenchman Lake. This is a quiet campground situated along a small creek. Vault toilets, tables, fire rings and food lockers are provided. There is no water or garbage service. Pack out all trash.

Open nowFirst-come, first-servedFreeTents only

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3fires
active
Pnf North Quincy Wcsl Rx (prescribed burn) · 30 mi away
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesDuring the off season, the campground is usually managed by the Forest Service. At that time here are no services and no fees. Pack out all that you pack in!

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestPlumas National Forest
BookingReservations are not available for these campsites
FeesDuring the off season, the campground is usually managed by the Forest Service. At that time here are no services and no fees. Pack out all that you pack in!
Rules14 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

Plumas National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Conklin Park Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.12 inches of precipitation, 5.9 inches of snowFebruary: 1.84 inches of precipitation, 4.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.78 inches of precipitation, 3.6 inches of snowApril: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowMay: 1.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.18 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 0.98 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 1.73 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowDecember: 2.48 inches of precipitation, 8.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.3°F averageFebruary: 37.9°F averageMarch: 43.5°F averageApril: 47.6°F averageMay: 55.2°F averageJune: 62.4°F averageJuly: 69.5°F averageAugust: 68.0°F averageSeptember: 61.6°F averageOctober: 51.7°F averageNovember: 40.1°F averageDecember: 33.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Doyle 4 SSE, 16 miles from the campground at 4,390 feet, station USC00042506 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 26 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates40.0472° N, 120.3660° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Pnf North Quincy Wcsl Rx

    30 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Pnf Rx

    31 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Tnf East Zone Rx Fire Support

    42 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceReliable RV ↗27.8 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗42.5 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Conklin
    2.1 mi trail
  • 3.4 mi
    Rogers
    0.6 mi trail
  • 4.2 mi
    Jordan Quarry
    0.4 mi trail

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Plumas National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Conklin Park Campground?

No. Conklin Park Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available for these campsites Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Conklin Park Campground?

Nothing. Conklin Park Campground is listed as free. During the off season, the campground is usually managed by the Forest Service.

Source: Forest Service

Is Conklin Park Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Conklin Park Campground?

Conklin Park Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Conklin Park Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Laufman Family Campground (6.2 mi), Meadow View Equestrian Campground (8.1 mi, first-come), and Meadow View Family Campground (8.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby