Grizzly

Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: BLAIRSDEN, CA, CA

Price: From $38 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (70 reviews)

Season: May through October

Grizzly Campground (5,777 feet) is one of three family-friendly campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. The recreation area and its namesake lake, Lake Davis provides the classic lake fishing experience. For example, there are four boat launching facilities and many fishing access points around the lake.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

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

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

Grizzly Campground is a family-friendly location in the Lake Davis Recreation Area with 26 sites offering fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, drinking water, showers, and a camp host. The lake provides a peaceful fishing experience with four boat launching facilities and multiple fishing access points, while water skiing and jet skiing are prohibited to maintain a quieter atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Northern Flicker, White-headed Woodpecker, Flammulated Owl, Western Grebe, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer have been verified in the area. Note: Google reviews report bear sightings with no bear boxes provided.

Insider tips for Grizzly: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Most campsites are large with plenty of room to spread out, and double sites are available for families Camp host is on-site for assistance

Skip Grizzly if: You require RV hookups — most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You require bear-proof food storage boxes — none are provided despite bear sightings in the area.

Best time to visit Grizzly: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

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