USDA Forest Service · California
Red Feather California
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 59
- Hookups
- 58 with water, 59 no hookups
- Season
- June 27 to September 1
- Cost
- Standard site: $36/site
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,548 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- KENZIE RAVINE (NFSR 22N60A) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Plumas National Forest
- Nearest town
- Oroville
- Address
- 875 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA, 95965
- Phone
- 530-534-6500
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Water Skiing
59 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Red Feather Campground is located on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, providing visitors with ample opportunity to fish, swim, boat, and enjoy nature. It is one of eight campgrounds in the area, providing access to a beautiful mountain lake and various hiking trails that meander through the scenic hills and valleys.
Recreation
The 1,615-acre lake provides ample opportunities for visitors to fish, boat, swim, and water ski. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of trout and kokanee salmon, among other species of fish. Fishing licenses are required.
The Lakeshore Trail, which loops 13.5 miles around the lake, is available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The trail connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which stretches from 2,650 miles, across three states from Canada to Mexico. The Lakeshore Trail is popular among day hikers.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, available for tent and RV camping. More than a handful of the sites overlook the beautiful lake, while others are surrounded by characteristic mixed-conifer forest and alpine meadows. The Maidu boat launch ramp is located nearby, adjacent to Little Beaver Campground and the Maidu Amphitheater.
Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Utility hookups are not available. All sites have paved parking spurs. Bear-resistant trash collection bins are located throughout the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California at an elevation of about 5,100 feet. It is on the eastern shore of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, which was formed by dam construction and subsequent flooding of the valley in the 1960s. The campground and the lake are surrounded by thick stands of pine and fir trees.
Several public campgrounds are located around the lake, as well as private cabins on the south side.
Nearby Attractions
About 12 miles northeast of the lake at an elevation of 5,446 feet lies a small, natural lily pond, called Fowler Lake. This beautiful site is perfect for day hikes and picnics.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 27° | 11° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 26° | 7° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 27° | 13° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 29° | 12° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 39° | 24° | 77° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 46° | 32° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 54° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 54° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 48° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 39° | 28° | 78° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 32° | 17° | 66° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 26° | 10° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Running Deer Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 41 sites
- Red Feather Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Little Beaver Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Horse Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 10 sites
- Wyandotte Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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