Grasshopper Flat

Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: BLAIRSDEN, CA, CA

Price: From $38 per night

Price range: $38–$100 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (114 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/grasshopper-flat to be notified when sites open up.

Grasshopper Flat offers 67 sites with sweeping lake views and pine forest shade at 5,886 feet elevation in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. Campers praise its proximity to Reno, clean sites, and friendly camp host, with a 4.4/5 rating across 131 reviews.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Note: campground has no bear boxes according to camper reports.

Insider tips for Grasshopper Flat: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Portable water available every few sites for convenient refilling. Lake Davis Trail trailhead is less than half a mile away for easy hiking access. Mix of reserve and first-come sites available; ask camp host for recommendations.

Skip Grasshopper Flat if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require flat tent camping — most sites have slight to moderate slopes.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground operates seasonally.. You're bringing food-attracting items and concerned about bears — no bear boxes reported at sites..

Best time to visit Grasshopper Flat: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data..

Nearby campgrounds: Grizzly (BLAIRSDEN, CA), Frenchman Campground (Chilcoot, CA), Big Cove Campground (Chilcoot, CA), Crocker Guard Station (BLAIRSDEN, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Grasshopper Flat

Cell signal at Grasshopper Flat (BLAIRSDEN, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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BLAIRSDEN, CA, CA★ 4.4 (114 reviews)From $38/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV54 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsDump StationBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You require flat tent camping — most sites have slight to moderate slopes.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground operates seasonally.✕ You're bringing food-attracting items and concerned about bears — no bear boxes reported at sites.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.

Portable water available every few sites for convenient refilling.

Lake Davis Trail trailhead is less than half a mile away for easy hiking access.

Mix of reserve and first-come sites available; ask camp host for recommendations.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per RIDB data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area. Note: campground has no bear boxes according to camper reports.

Location

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530-836-2575· Plumas National Forest
Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Plumas National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Plumas National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Grasshopper Flat cost per night?+
Grasshopper Flat costs $38–$100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Grasshopper Flat open?+
Grasshopper Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Grasshopper Flat have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Grasshopper Flat?+
Grasshopper Flat can accommodate RVs up to 54 feet.
How do I make reservations at Grasshopper Flat?+
Grasshopper Flat is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Grasshopper Flat?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Grasshopper Flat is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Grasshopper Flat open, and what are check-in times?+
Grasshopper Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Grasshopper Flats Campground Map Royal Elk Park Management
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$38 /night★ 4.4 (114)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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