Red Feather California
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Water Information: RV campers may fill fresh water tanks at Tooms RV dump station only. There is no water available to fill tanks on the east side of Little Grass Valley Reservoir.
Need to Know
- Bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and garbage
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
- For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/plumas
- 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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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875 Mitchell Ave. Oroville CA 95965
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-534-6500
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Oroville, California, travel east on Highway 162 to Olive Highway. Turn right and continue 5 miles to Forbestown Road. Turn right and go 16 miles to La Porte Road. Turn left and travel 27 miles to La Porte, then 2 miles to signs for the recreation area. Turn right and continue just over 2 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 041, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop LP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop LP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
