Grasshopper Flat Campground is on southeast shore of Lake Davis in the Plumas National Forest. Five-mile-long Lake Davis is well-known for its great trout fishing. Several years ago invasive pike had to be eradicated from the lake before rainbow trout could be re-populated. Today the trout population is thriving.
The Lake Davis Recreation Area offers a wide range of recreation, including camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, mountain biking, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Waterskiing and jet skis are not permitted in the lake. Boaters should be cautious of high winds out on the lake that can come up suddenly.
Grasshopper Flat Campground's 70 campsites are arranged in loops on a hilltop overlooking Lake Davis. Campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. All sites may be reserved ahead of time, but some may be available as first-come, first-served sites. There is also a Group Campsite.
| Grasshopper Flat Campground Basics | |
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| Grasshopper Flat Campground Location: | on the southeastern shore of Lake Davis, 13 miles from Portola |
| Elevation: | 5,900 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Oroville - 120 miles, 2:19 minutes Truckee - 52 miles, 1:04 (via Hwy 89) |
| Number of Sites: | 70 |
| Camping Season: | Open May through mid-October (weather permitting) |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Thousand Trails Management Services for Plumas National Forest |
| Beckwourth Ranger District: | (530) 836-2575 |
| Reservations for Grasshopper Flat Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Reservations are available for camping from late May through early Septembers. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. At other times when the campground is open, campsites are available first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #64 and one other campsite.
Accessible campsites have paved pads and walkway to accessible toilet building. |
| Fees: | $34 per night |
| Reservations: | Grasshopper Flat Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Grasshopper Flat Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Seasonal coin operated showers are available at Honker Cove boat ramp adjacent to Grasshopper Flat. |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near Grasshopper Flat Campground: | Boating, fishing, boat launch ramp, hiking, Mallard Cove car-top boat launch, Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, Grizzly Ranch Golf Club, OHV
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Grasshopper Flat's group campsite can accommodate up to 25 people and 5 vehicles. Campsites 69 and 70 are combined to create the group site.
Fee: $100
reservations: Grasshopper Flat Campground Reservations
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site (if available) 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.
Grasshopper Flat Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Plumas National Forest is filled with interesting places to visit and things to do. Campers at Grasshopper Flat Campground are close to many of these attractions.
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