Camping Area

Frenchman Dump Station campground

Nevada, USA Lower Sacramento watershed 39.890°, -120.214°
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Frenchman Dump Station -- Nevada campground
Frenchman Dump Station Nevada · Lower Sacramento watershed
About this campground

Frenchman Dump Station

Frenchman Dump Station in Nevada offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed camping with no established campsites or hookups. There are no reservations or permits required. Amenities include vault toilets, but no potable water, picnic tables, or fire rings—campers must follow Leave No Trace and fire safety guidelines. The area is desert-like and open, popular with RVers and overlanders due to easy access and wide spaces. It’s a quiet, starkly beautiful spot near Pyramid Lake and the Black Rock Desert, with nearby off-roading and hiking opportunities. Best visited in spring or fall for milder temperatures; summer can be extremely hot.
StateNevada
WatershedLower Sacramento
Latitude39.8904°
Longitude-120.2136°
Amenities

What's on-site at Frenchman Dump Station

Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.

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Reservations
First-come, first-served
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Toilets
Not listed
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Showers
Not listed
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Fire rings
Check rules
Detailed forecast

Plan your trip down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.

Time Condition Temp (°F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Wind (mps) Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Frenchman Dump Station, with reservations status.

Campground Reservations Toilets View
Cottonwood Springs Campground
Frenchman
Frenchman Campground
Frenchman Lake Campground
Big Cove
Live water

Nearby streamflow

USGS streamgauges within reach of Frenchman Dump Station -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Snowpack

Nearby snow depths

NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Frenchman Dump Station -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.

SNOTEL station Snowpack 24h Snowfall View
Doyle Raws 0.0 in 0.0 in
Independence Creek 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Independence Creek 0.0 in 0.0 in
Independence Camp 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Independence Camp 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Reno 1.4 Nne 0.0 in 0.0 in

Camping essentials & Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know before you go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize campfire impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave what you find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Frenchman Dump Station as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Frenchman Dump Station

Can I make reservations at Frenchman Dump Station?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What's the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.

How do I get to Frenchman Dump Station?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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Other campgrounds near here

Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Frenchman Dump Station.

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Manage alerts in the Snoflo app

Custom push alerts are configured in the iOS app -- favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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