Grasshopper Flat
The campground opens for the 2026 season on May 15 and operates through mid-October. Of the 69 sites, 33 are reservable via Recreation.gov and the remainder are first-come, first-served. Bear-resistant lockers are not available; campers must store food and trash properly.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
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. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
About
Grasshopper Flat Campground sits at 5,886 feet on the east side of Lake Davis, a 4,000-acre reservoir created in 1967 for recreation and fish population management. The campground loops through hills covered in tall pines, giving most of the 69 campsites afternoon shade and views of the lake's blue water backed by mountain peaks. All sites have picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and paved parking pads accommodating up to two vehicles. Peak season amenities include a campground host, flush toilets, coin-operated showers, drinking water from hand pumps, and trash service. An RV dump station and boat ramp are located nearby. The area supports fishing, boating, swimming, mountain biking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. A trailhead for the 7-mile Lake Davis Trail is within half a mile. Strong winds can make the lake hazardous for small craft; waterskiing and jet skis are prohibited. The nearest town is Portola, California, home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States. A state game refuge borders the lake to the east and south.
Directions
From Portola, take County Road 126 north for 7 miles, then County Road 112 to the east side of Lake Davis. The campground is approximately 1 mile on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $38 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 836-2575 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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