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Campground
Little Beaver a Campground
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
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.
Located along a beautiful lakeshore and forested setting near a year-round creek, the area offers scenic views of the lake and Bald Mountain.
Two beaches provide excellent swimming and picnicking opportunities - one of which is located adjacent to the Little Beaver Campground.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.745000° N
- Longitude
- 120.987500° 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
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Equestrian sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Amphitheater
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Water SportsJet Skiing
- Hunting
- Hiking
- FishingFish Cleaning Station
- Camping
- Historic & Cultural SiteHistoric Sites
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Dump station
- Amphitheater
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
119 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Boat, Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Horse, Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- 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
- 6 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Little Beaver a Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Plumas National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Little Beaver a Campground's official facility record states: Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring.
- 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
- Sep 6, 2026
- Next release
- Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- Jun 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 6, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJun 19, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 19, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 19, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 19, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 19, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $23 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 19, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- The facility is open from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day, but is subject to delayed opening or early closing due to snow.
- The facility is located at approximately 5,000 feet in elevation; summer evenings may be cold, especially early and late in the season.
- The area has very poor cell phone coverage, communications may be challenging.
- The nearest pay phone is located at the La Porte Store four miles away.
- 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.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Take the La Porte-Quincy Rd. west from SR70, or travel east on La Porte Rd. from Brownsville. Travel to the intersection of the La Porte-Quincy Rd. with Little Grass Valley Rd. and follow the signs toward the lake. Turn right on to Old Little Grass Valley Rd. and travel approximately 2 1/2 miles to the turn-off to Little Beaver Campground and Maidu Boat Launch.