Wyandotte Campground is located on a peninsula along the southern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir in the Plumas National Forest. Nearby are opportunities for 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.
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. Near the campground are a swimming beach, boat launch ramp, and hiking trail. Bald eagle nesting activity may result in closure of the north loop at times.
Snowmobile trails, warming huts and toilets are available in winter.
| Wyandotte 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 for Wyandotte Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Campsites on the South Loop are always first-come, first-served. Sites on the North Loop may be reserved for camping dates from late May through early September. |
| 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 |
| Reservations: | Wyandotte Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 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 |
| Area 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, swim beaches, horseback riding, mountain biking
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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.
Check Plumas National Forest - Wyandotte 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.
