Black Rock Tent Campground is on the western shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir in the Plumas National Forest. Black Rock is a walk-in, tent-only campground. Adjacent to the campground, by the boat ramp, is overflow camping for RVs.
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.
Black Rock Tent Campground has 20 first come, first served sites. The walking distance to the sites is no more than a tenth of a mile. Many of the sites have wonderful views of the reservoir.
| Black Rock Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Black Rock Campground Location: | west 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: | 20 |
| Camping Season: | Officially open about May through early October, depending on weather; open other times for no fee as weather permits |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Plumas National Forest |
| Feather River Ranger District: | (530) 534-6500 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations: | All campsites at Black Rock Tent Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $23 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | anytime, Noon |
| Black Rock Tent Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, seasonal tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Area Map: | Little Grass Valley Reservoir Map |
| Attractions near Black Rock Campground: | Lakeshore Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Pancake Beach Day Use Area, Maidu Boat Launch Ramp, Blue Water Beach Day Use Area, boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, swim beaches, horseback riding, mountain biking
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Black Rock Campground
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 Black Rock Campground and the surrounding area have many opportunities for recreation.
Check Plumas National Forest - Black Rock Campground for any campground updates.
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.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
