Grizzly

About

Grizzly Campground is one of three family-friendly campgrounds in the Lake Davis Recreation Area, situated on the eastern shore at 5,777 feet elevation. Lake Davis covers 4,000 acres with 32 miles of shoreline, created in 1967 for recreation and to support fish populations in nearby rivers. The lake prohibits water skiing and jet skiing, making it ideal for a quieter camping experience. Tall pine trees provide ample shade throughout the campground, though limited understory means less privacy between sites. A few campsites offer lake views. The campground features 55 single-family sites with paved parking, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at each site. Facilities include flush toilets, drinking water from hand pumps, trash service, and paved roads. A camp host is on-site. Coin-operated showers are available at Grasshopper Flat Campground, approximately half a mile away. A dump station is available for $17 per use. No utility hookups are provided. Fishing is the primary draw, with rainbow and brown trout, bass, and catfish available. Four boat launching facilities and numerous fishing access points surround the lake, with a boat ramp half a mile north of the campground. The area also offers mountain biking, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Smith Peak State Game Refuge borders the lake to the east and south, creating prime habitat for wildlife. The closest town is Portola, about 9 miles south, home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States.

Directions

From Portola, CA, take County Road 126 (West Street) north for 7 miles. At the intersection with County Road 112, turn left and continue approximately 1 mile. The campground is on the left.