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
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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 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.
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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
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
Official operating season. July weather confirmed comfortable with warm days and cool nights.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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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