French Flat

California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.

French Flat or French Camp now a ghost town was in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It was located near French Flat from which it took its name, one and one-half miles south-southwest of Tuttletown. Its location was near the flat, northwest of an 1,894-foot (577 m) mountain.

The on-the-ground condition of French Flat is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to French Flat is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for French Flat is roughly 37.9722, -120.4714 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.