Little Beaver A Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reservations are suspended for the 2026 season due to maintenance and needed upgrades to the water system that supplies drinking water and flush toilets. Other campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir remain available including Red Feather, Wyandotte, and Horse Camp.
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest.
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are suspended for this campground for the 2026 season due to maintenance and needed upgrades to the water system that supplies drinking water and water for flush toilets. However, reservations are available on [Recreation.gov][1] for other campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir including Red Feather, Wyandotte, & Horse Camp Campgrounds. Thank you for your understanding. For additional information on campgrounds on the Plumas National Forest please go to [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas][2][.][3] [1]: http://Recreation.gov [2]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas [3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 31 at 11:44AM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulations are uncertain at this time but may range from 2 to 4 feet above 5000 feet. Locally higher amounts are possible at higher elevations. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road closures possible. Low visibility due to combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations remain above pass level through Friday afternoon, then drop to 5000 to 6000 feet late Friday night into Saturday. Potential for mountain snow to continue into early next week.
About
Little Beaver A Campground is the largest and most developed campground at Little Grass Valley Reservoir in Plumas National Forest, offering 120 campsites along the southeastern shore. The campground features a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served sites, with premium lakeside sites available for an additional fee. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and paved parking pad. The campground is ideally situated for water recreation, positioned adjacent to the Maidu Boat Launch and Blue Water Beach Day Use Area. The 13.5-mile Lakeshore Trail starts nearby, winding around the entire reservoir and open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Little Grass Valley Reservoir offers excellent opportunities for fishing, water-skiing, sailing, and swimming. The nearby Pacific Crest Trail and numerous other hiking trails provide additional exploration opportunities. Located approximately four miles from the historic gold mining town of La Porte, the campground sits at 5,060 feet elevation in a beautiful forested setting with views of the lake and Bald Mountain. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with osprey, bald eagles, deer, and bear commonly observed in the area. The campground features paved roads, flush toilets, trash service, and a seasonal camp host. An overflow parking area accommodates trailers and excess vehicles.
Directions
From La Porte take Main Street/Quincy La Porte Road approximately 1.8 miles, continuing forward on Little Grass Valley Road. In approximately 1 mile turn right onto Old Little Grass Valley Road. Travel approximately 3.5 miles to campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 534-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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