Little Beaver A Campground
Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Oroville, CA, CA
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$25 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (47 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.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
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, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Little Beaver is the largest campground at Little Grass Valley Reservoir with 119 spacious sites accommodating multiple vehicles, adjacent to a swimming beach, boat launch, and scenic lakeshore trail. Campers praise the stunning reservoir backdrop and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Coyotes present in area. Also common: Western Wood-Pewee, Spotted Sandpiper, American Goshawk, Common Sagebrush Lizard, Mountain Garter Snake, and Sierra Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Little Beaver A Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with high demand Sites accommodate up to two vehicles each, making it good for larger groups Loop B offers reservoir-side sites with views
Skip Little Beaver A Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to use campfires or BBQ — currently prohibited due to drought. You require restroom facilities during all seasons — restrooms close during drought periods. You prefer first-come, first-serve sites without advance booking — online reservation system has caused confusion and conflicts.
Best time to visit Little Beaver A Campground: Late July — Verified camper report of successful three-night stay with good conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Wyandotte A Campground (LaPorte, CA), Horse Campground (Oroville, CA), Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf (Bucks Lake, CA), Whitehorse Campground (Bucks Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Beaver A Campground
Cell signal at Little Beaver A Campground (Oroville, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with high demand
Sites accommodate up to two vehicles each, making it good for larger groups
Loop B offers reservoir-side sites with views
Verified camper report of successful three-night stay with good conditions
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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