USDA Forest Service · California
Little Beaver a Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 119
- Hookups
- 118 with water, 119 no hookups
- Season
- June 19 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,322 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BLACK ROCK CREEK (NFSR 22N57) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Plumas National Forest
- Nearest town
- Oroville
- Address
- 875 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA, 95965
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Boating, Camping, Fish Cleaning Station, Hiking, Historic Sites, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Swimming
119 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Little Beaver Campground is located on the south-eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, approximately four miles from the town of La Porte, CA. This campground is the largest campground at the reservoir and is adjacent to a swimming beach, boat launch ramp, amphitheater, and Lakeshore Trail.
Recreation
Little Grass Valley Recreation Area offers opportunities for many recreation experiences. Three boat launch ramps provide access to the water for fishing, water-skiing, sailing, or simply touring on boats. There is a wheel chair accessible fishing ramp at the dam. Two beaches provide excellent swimming and picnicking opportunities - one of which is located adjacent to the Little Beaver Campground. The Lakeshore Trail (13.5 miles) winds around the entire lake and is open for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Additional hiking trails abound in the area and include the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. Visitors may also enjoy watching wildlife, campfire programs, or exploring nearby historic gold mining towns.
Facilities
The facility offers 120 campsites, flush toilets, and drinking water. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. For RVs, a dump station and drinking water are available within one mile. For visitors wanting to experience the lake first-hand, a boat launch and beach day-use area are adjacent to the facility.
Natural Features
Located along a beautiful lakeshore and forested setting near a year-round creek, the area offers scenic views of the lake and Bald Mountain. Surrounding the facility, visitors may observe such wildlife as Osprey, bald eagles and other species of birds along with deer, bear, fisher and other mammals. Interesting geologic formations are also nearby.
Nearby Attractions
History buffs will enjoy the area's old mining sites, towns and cemeteries -- all within 10 miles for exploration and discovery. The town of La Porte is within four miles and has restaurants, groceries and gasoline.
Charges & Cancellations
Premium Lakeside sites are $25/site per night.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 28° | 12° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 27° | 8° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 27° | 14° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 30° | 13° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 40° | 25° | 77° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 47° | 33° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 55° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 55° | 48° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 49° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 40° | 29° | 79° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 33° | 18° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 27° | 10° | 60° | 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.
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