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Campground
Grasshopper Flat
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
Grasshopper Flat Campground (5,886 feet) is one of three family campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area.
Campground loops around in the hills overlooking the lake providing most campsites with sweeping views of the lake's crystal blue water.
Tall mountain peaks offer backdrop to lake views.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.890556° N
- Longitude
- 120.476944° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Firewood available
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Paved parking
- Paved roads
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 54 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Grasshopper Flat Campground (5,886 feet) is one of three family campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. Campground loops around in the hills overlooking the lake providing most campsites with sweeping views of the lake's crystal blue water. Pine forest gives most campsites plenty of afternoon shade. A boat ramp and RV dump station are nearby. A trailhead for 7 mile long Lake Davis Trail is less than half a mile away.
Facilities
There are multiple single-family tent and RV campsites, as well as one large group site. All campsites are equipped with picnic table, campfire rings and grill. Each site can accommodate up to two vehicles on a paved pad. The campground has paved roads. In peak season there is a campground host, drinking water, coin operated showers, flush toilets and trash service.
Recreation
In addition to camping, the area offers a wide variety of popular water-related activities, including fishing, boating and swimming. Numerous fishing access points are located around the perimeter of the lake. Free trout fishing days are hosted by state agencies in June and September.
Mountain biking, hunting and wildlife viewing are also available in the area. During winter months visitors enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Natural Features
The 4,000-acre Lake Davis was created in 1967 for recreational opportunities, as well as to rejuvenate fish populations in nearby rivers and supply water to the town of Portola. The lake offers 32 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by tall pine trees. A variety of wildlife make its home near the campground. Tall mountain peaks offer backdrop to lake views.
Nearby Attractions
The closest town is Portola, California, which is home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States. A state game refuge borders the lake to the east and the south.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming Site
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
- Birding
- Biking
- Hiking
- Photography
- Sailboarding
- Sailing
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Dump station
- Campfire Rings
- Firewood
- Host
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Showers (Seasonal)
- Trash Collection
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
66 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 54 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Management
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Standard Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 25
- Maximum vehicles
- 5
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 25 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 5 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Grasshopper Flat's official facility record states: All campsites are equipped with picnic table, campfire rings and grill.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 11, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 23, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 12, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Management | $38 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $100 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $38 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign.
- Some campsites are available on a first come basis.
- Frequent strong winds can cause the lake to become very hazardous for small craft.
- Waterskiing and jet skis are not permitted.
- Fires only allowed in designated fire rings. Firewood Bundles are available for purchase from the campground host.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Bears may visit the campground during the day as well at at night. Bear resistant lockers are not available. Follow campground regulations and store food and other attractants safely. For more information Click Here
- For more information about Plumas National Forest Click here
- The Showers are open for the camping season.
- Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon
- Campground Map
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Reno, travel north on Highway 395 to Highway 70 and turn west to Portola. From Portola, take County road 126 north for seven miles, then County road 112 to the east side of Lake Davis. It is approximately one mile to the campground.
Facility contact
530-836-2575