Little Beaver Campground
Little Grass Valley Reservoir

Little Grass Valley Reservoir, Plumas National Forest, California
Little Grass Valley Reservoir, Plumas National Forest, California

Little Beaver Campground
Little Grass Valley Reservoir


Little Beaver Campground

Little Beaver Campground is on the eastern shore of popular Little Grass Valley Reservoir in the Plumas National Forest. Visitors to the campground enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, and hiking.

Several mountain roads lead to the remote reservoir - (1) Highway 162 and Forbestown Road out of Oroville, (2) County Road 21 off Highway 20 near Marysville.

Little Beaver Campground is the largest at Little Grass Valley Reservoir with 119 campsites set in a forest of pines and firs. Several campsites are described as riverfront, which in reality means creek side. Campers at these sites enjoy the soothing sound of running water nearby. All the sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Adjacent to the campground are a swimming beach, boat launch ramp, amphitheater, and hiking trail.

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Little Beaver Campground Basics
Little Beaver Campground Location: east shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, 68 miles northeast of Marysville
Elevation: 5,100 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Marysville - 68 miles, 1:47
Oroville - 54 miles, 1:44 (via Hwy 162 and Forbestown Rd.)
Number of Sites: 119
Camping Season: Open late May through early October, depending on weather
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by Plumas National Forest
Feather River Ranger District: (530) 534-6500

Reservations for Little Beaver Campground
Reservations available: Reservations are available for camping from late May through early September. At other times if the campground is open, campsites are first-come, first-served. Not all sites are subject to reservations, so some first-come, first-served sites may be available.
Booking Window: from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 40 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: None designated, but restrooms are accessible
Favorite Campsites: 18, 20, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 34, 37, 52, 113
Fees: Standard sites - $23 per night
Lakeside sites - $25
Reservations: Little Beaver Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Little Beaver Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers: No
Dump station: Nearby
Area Map: Little Grass Valley Reservoir Map
Attractions near Little Beaver Campground: Lakeshore Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Maidu Boat Launch Ramp, Blue Water Beach Day Use Area, boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, swim beaches, horseback riding, mountain biking





Little Beaver Campground, Little Grass Valley Reservoir, Plumas National Forest

Little Beaver Campground



map of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, CA


Little Beaver Campground, Little Grass Valley Reservoir, Plumas National Forest

Little Beaver Campground

Little Grass Valley Reservoir
Attractions and Activities

Little Grass Valley Reservoir is a 1,600-acre lake set at 5,000 feet in the Plumas National Forest east of Oroville. Visitors to Little Beaver Campground and the surrounding area have many opportunities for recreation.

  • Enjoy boating, water skiing, and fishing on Little Grass Valley Reservoir.
  • Hike or horseback ride on the Pacific Crest Trail or the 13-mile Lakeshore Trail around the lake (mountain bikers can use the Lakeshore Trail).
  • Find wheel-chair accessible fishing ramp by the dam.
  • Take your pick between two swim beaches.
  • Enjoy campfire programs at several campgrounds.
  • Explore nearby historic gold mining towns.
  • Hike to the summit of Bald Mountain.

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Key Little Beaver Campground Regulations

  1. There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents per camp pad.
  2. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  3. Avoid problems with bears by storing food and similar items in bear-proof lockers.
  4. Confine campfires to the provided fire pits.
  5. Obtain firewood locally to avoid bringing in pests.

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General Camping Information

Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.