Wyandotte Campground sits along a peninsula along the southern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir in the Plumas National Forest. Little Grass Valley Reservoir offers great recreation opportunities both on the water and around the shore.
Little Grass Valley Reservoir spreads over 1,400 surface acres and includes 16 miles of shoreline. The lake is popular for waterskiing, boating, fishing, and sailing. Around the lake are 3 boat launch ramps. Down by the dam is a wheelchair accessible fishing ramp. A pair of swim beaches are popular for lounging by the water, wading and swimming, picnicking. Thirteen-mile Shoreline Trail winds its way around the lake. The trail is open to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers.
Wildlife thrives in the Plumas National Forest. Watch for a variety of birds from owls and woodpeckers to quail and grouse. Mammals include bears, deer, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, bobcats, and foxes. At several campgrounds with amphitheaters, campfire programs are offered during the summer. Nearby are historic Gold Rush mining towns such as La Porte.
Wyandotte Campground features 28 campsites, 12 of which may be reserved while the others are first-come, first-served. Two sites are doubles. The dozen sites which may be reserved are described as lakefront. All the sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with a grill, food storage locker, paved parking, and a tent pad. Around the campground are drinking water spigots, seasonal restrooms with flush toilets, and a dump station. Nearby are a swimming beach, boat launch ramp, and hiking trail. Bald eagle nesting activity may result in closure of the north loop at times.
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.
Snowmobile trails, warming huts and toilets are available in winter.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Wyandotte 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: | 28 |
| Open - Closed: | Open late May through early September, 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 | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Wyandotte Campground reservations may be made for sites on the North Loop for camping dates from late May through early September. Campsites on the South Loop are always first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $23, double sites $38 |
| Wyandotte Campground Map: | Wyandotte Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Wyandotte Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Wyandotte Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater, fish cleaning station |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Wyandotte Campground Area Map: | Wyandotte Campground Area Map |
| Reservoir Map: | Little Grass Valley Reservoir Map |
| Attractions near Wyandotte Campground: | Lakeshore Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Maidu Boat Launch Ramp, Blue Water Beach Day Use Area, boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, beaches, horseback riding, mountain biking
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| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte Campground and the surrounding area have many opportunities for recreation.
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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.
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