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.
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…
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 Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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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