Little Beaver Campground
Closed for the 2026 season due to maintenance and upgrades to the water system that supplies drinking water and flush toilets. Reservations are suspended. Alternative campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir include Red Feather, Wyandotte, and Horse Camp.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 11 at 9:57AM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Zone 130 Sierra (Tehama-Plumas) Above 3000 ft, Fire Zone 132 Sierra (Yuba-Placer) 3000-5000 ft, Fire Zone 133 Sierra (Sierra-Placer) Above 5000 ft, Fire Zone 135 Sierra 3000-5000 ft, Fire Zone 136 Sierra (El Dorado-Amador) Above 5000 ft, Fire Zone 138 Sierra (Cal-Tuo) 3000-5000 ft and Fire Zone 139 Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft. * Thunderstorms...Isolated to scattered coverage of a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms expected. Lightning strikes may also occur outside of main precipitation cores. * Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds could occur near any thunderstorm development. * Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
About
Little Beaver Campground sits at 5,060 feet elevation on the southeastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir in Plumas National Forest, approximately four miles from La Porte, California. As the largest campground at the reservoir, it offers 120 sites organized into three loops, with a combination of reservable and first-come, first-served availability during normal operations. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, bear box, and paved parking pad. The campground features paved roads, flush toilets, potable water faucets, and trash service. An overflow parking area accommodates trailers and extra vehicles. A seasonal campground host is present during the operating season. The location provides excellent recreation access with an adjacent swimming beach, the Maidu Boat Launch, Blue Water Beach Day Use Area, an amphitheater, and the Lakeshore Trail. The reservoir supports a wide range of water sports and fishing opportunities.
Directions
From La Porte take Main Street/Quincy La Porte Rd approximately 1.8 miles, continuing forward on Little Grass Valley Rd. In approximately 1 mile turn right onto Old Little Grass Valley Rd. Travel approximately 3.5 miles to campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 534-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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