Red Feather California

Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Oroville, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (50 reviews)

Season: May through October

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 othe

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

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

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

Red Feather Campground is located on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir with 1,615 acres providing excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Campers consistently rate it highly at 4.8/5 stars, praising the beautiful setting and comfortable weather conditions.

Wildlife alert: Bears are known to visit campsites (reports of activity as early as 10:00 PM). Also present: Coyotes, Western Wood-Pewee, Spotted Sandpiper, American Goshawk, Common Sagebrush Lizard, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Sierra Garter Snake.

Insider tips for Red Feather California: Book early—this is a federal campground in high demand Store all food in bear lockers or locked vehicles; bears visit campsites regularly Use bear lockers and potable water filling station; water spigots are sporadically located Survey both tight and wide-open sites; some roads are tight for larger RVs

Skip Red Feather California if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You are uncomfortable with bear activity in the area.

Best time to visit Red Feather California: May-October — Official operating season. July weather confirmed comfortable with warm days and cool nights..

Nearby campgrounds: Horse Campground (Oroville, CA), Little Beaver A Campground (Oroville, CA), Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf (Bucks Lake, CA), Ramshorn (Nevada City, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Red Feather California

Cell signal at Red Feather California (Oroville, 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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Oroville, CA, CA★ 3.8 (50 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

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 available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You are uncomfortable with bear activity in the area

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground in high demand

Store all food in bear lockers or locked vehicles; bears visit campsites regularly

Use bear lockers and potable water filling station; water spigots are sporadically located

Survey both tight and wide-open sites; some roads are tight for larger RVs

Best: May-October

Official operating season. July weather confirmed comfortable with warm days and cool nights.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Bears are known to visit campsites (reports of activity as early as 10:00 PM). Also present: Coyotes, Western Wood-Pewee, Spotted Sandpiper, American Goshawk, Common Sagebrush Lizard, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Sierra Garter Snake.

Location

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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.

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Red Feather California cost per night?+
Red Feather California costs $36 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Red Feather California open?+
Red Feather California is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Red Feather California have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Red Feather California?+
Red Feather California can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Red Feather California?+
Red Feather California 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 Red Feather California?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Red Feather California is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Red Feather California open, and what are check-in times?+
Red Feather California is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$36 /night★ 3.8 (50)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Horse Campground

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From $23/night

Little Beaver A Campground

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Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf

Bucks Lake, CA

From $15/night

Ramshorn

Nevada City, CA

From $20/night

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