Grizzly Campground sits 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 are cautious of high winds out on the lake that can come up suddenly.
Grizzly Campground's 56 campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Seventeen sites may be reserved ahead of time, while the others are offered only as first-come, first-served sites.
| Grizzly Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Grizzly Campground Location: | on the southeastern shore of Lake Davis, 13 miles from Portola |
| Elevation: | 5,840 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: | 56 |
| Camping Season: | April through September (weather permitting) |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Managed by Outdoors in Plumas for Beckwourth Ranger District. |
| Beckwourth Ranger District: | (530) 836-2575 |
| Reservations for Grizzly Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available for some sites whenever campground is open, up to 6 months in advance. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | 2 fully accessible sites, one of them is #15 |
| Fees: | $34 per night |
| Reservations: | Grizzly Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Grizzly Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| 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 Grizzly Campground: | Boating, fishing, boat launch ramp, hiking, Mallard Cove car-top boat launch, Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, James Beckwourth Historical Museum, Grizzly Ranch Golf Club, OHV, J&J Grizzly Store and Camping
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check 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.
Grizzly Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Pumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and things to do. Those camping at Grizzly Campground are near many of these popular attractions.
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