California / Plumas County / Plumas National Forest

Grizzly

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 16, 2026 and operates through September 28, 2026. 25 of 55 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; remaining sites are first-come, first-served.

About

Grizzly Campground is one of three family campgrounds in the Lake Davis Recreation Area on the Plumas National Forest. Located at 5,900 feet elevation on the eastern shore of Lake Davis, the campground provides 55 campsites with paved parking, tables, fire rings, and grills under a mixed pine forest canopy. Twenty-five sites are reservable, while the remainder are first-come, first-served. Lake Davis covers 4,000 acres with 32 miles of shoreline and offers excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout, bass, and catfish. Four boat launches provide lake access, with the nearest ramp located half a mile north of the campground. Water skiing and jet skiing are prohibited, creating a peaceful environment for fishing, paddling, and swimming. The Smith Peak State Game Refuge borders the lake to the east and south, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities in the surrounding meadows and pine forests. The campground features flush toilets, showers, trash service, and a camp host. No bear-resistant lockers are provided, so campers must properly store food and scented items. Mountain biking, hiking, and hunting opportunities abound in the surrounding forest. The town of Portola is 9 miles away and home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States.

Directions

From Portola, take West Street (County Road 126) north for 7 miles. At the intersection with County Road 112, turn left and proceed approximately 1/8 mile. Campground is on the left.

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