Notice: "Plumas National Forest decided in early January of this year to suspend reservations for the 2025 season at Red Feather, Running Deer, and Little Beaver Campgrounds. This decision was made due to a number of issues, including but not limited to the water system challenges and hazard tree problems that pose a risk to public and employee safety. No final decisions have been made on closing these sites at this time. Other Little Grass Valley Reservoir campgrounds, Wyandotte and Horse Camp, can be reserved. Peninsula Tent and Black Rock Campgrounds are also available on a first come, first served basis." Little Beaver is closed for the season.
Little Beaver Campground is on the eastern shore of popular Little Grass Valley Reservoir in the Plumas National Forest. 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.
Little Beaver Campground is the largest at Little Grass Valley Reservoir with 119 campsites set in a forest of pines and firs. Several campsites are described as riverfront, which in reality means creek side. Campers at these sites enjoy the soothing sound of running water nearby. All the sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Adjacent to the campground are a swimming beach, boat launch ramp, amphitheater, and hiking trail.
Notice: "RV campers may fill freshwater tanks at Tooms RV dump station only. There is no water available to fill tanks on the east side of Little Grass Valley Reservoir."
| Little Beaver Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Little Beaver 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: | 119 |
| Camping Season: | Open late May through early October, 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 Little Beaver Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Little Beaver Campground reservations are available for camping from late May through early September. At other times if the campground is open, campsites are first-come, first-served. Not all sites are subject to reservations, so some first-come, first-served sites may be available. |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated, but restrooms are accessible |
| Favorite Campsites: | 18, 20, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 34, 37, 52, 113 |
| Fees: | Standard sites - $23 per night
Lakeside sites - $25 |
| Reservations: | Little Beaver Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Little Beaver Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, amphitheater, at this time water is not available [2025] |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Nearby |
| Area Map: | Little Grass Valley Reservoir Map |
| Attractions near Little Beaver 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
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated May 2025 |
Little Beaver Campground
Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver Campground and the surrounding area have many opportunities for recreation.
Check Plumas National Forest - Little Beaver 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.
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