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Rock Slide Closes Frenchman Lake Road: Ongoing Evaluations and Updates

Thursday, March 6

CHP in Quincy informed the community that SR- 284 (Frenchman Lake Road) is closed due to a rock slide and unstable hillside above. Caltrans-District 2 is evaluating the terrain above the road . At this time there is no estimated time of re-opening. Thank... Read More.

Plumas NF Updates Frenchman Lake Status Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Thursday, May 25

After evaluating for safety and storm damage to make repairs, the Beckwourth Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest has announced that at least one of the boat ramps is open at Frenchman Lake. After a debacle at Lunker Point, where the gate was... Read More.

Drowning at Frenchman Lake Over Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, September 6

The body of a Michigan paddle boarder missing over the Labor day weekend has been found at Frenchman Lake. The Plumas County search and rescue team were sent out over the weekend to locate a missing person on the lake but initial search efforts... Read More.

Expect Delays on Veteran’s Day Around Frenchman Lake

Wednesday, November 10

You can expect delays along Frenchmen lake tomorrow. Up to one hour delays will be in place on State Route 284, just 4 miles North of the junction with State Route 70 to the end of the route near Frenchman Lake. One way traffic... Read More.

Frenchman Lake Closed

Wednesday, August 4

Frenchman Lake Closure Beckwourth Complex Emergency Closure 05-11-01-21-19 Quincy, CA, August 4 ,2021— The Plumas National Forest would like to remind our recreationists that Frenchman Lake is closed due to the impacts of the Beckwourth Complex Fire. Work is ongoing to complete fireline rehabilitation and to remove hazard trees... Read More.