Wyandotte A Campground
Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LaPorte, CA, CA
Price: From $23 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wyandotte Campground is located within 5 miles of the town of La Porte, CA on the Feather River Ranger District. At an elevation of 5100 feet, the campground is nestled in a natural mixed-conifer forest environment. Little Grass Valley reservoir is a 1600 ac., clear mountain lake with plenty of summer and winter recreation opportunities available.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Wyandotte A offers shady, basic camping with excellent lake access to Little Grass Valley Reservoir at 5,100 feet elevation in a mixed-conifer forest. Campers praise the clean bathrooms, running water, awesome fishing, beautiful surroundings, and dog-friendly policy.
Wildlife alert: Coyote, American Goshawk, Mountain Garter Snake, Sierra Garter Snake, Common Sagebrush Lizard
Insider tips for Wyandotte A Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites Arrive early to secure walk-in sites if your preferred spot is full Bring a water container — running water is available but sites lack hookups Hike down the hill for easy lake access and swimming
Skip Wyandotte A Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal May through October only. You prefer developed amenities — this is a basic campground.
Best time to visit Wyandotte A Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Summer — Peak season for lake recreation and fishing opportunities.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Beaver A Campground (Oroville, CA), Horse Campground (Oroville, CA), Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf (Bucks Lake, CA), Whitehorse Campground (Bucks Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wyandotte A Campground
Cell signal at Wyandotte A Campground (LaPorte, 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.
Wyandotte Campground is located within 5 miles of the town of La Porte, CA on the Feather River Ranger District. At an elevation of 5100 feet, the campground is nestled in a natural mixed-conifer forest environment. Little Grass Valley reservoir is a 1600 ac., clear mountain lake with plenty of summer and winter recreation opportunities available.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites
Arrive early to secure walk-in sites if your preferred spot is full
Bring a water container
running water is available but sites lack hookups
Hike down the hill for easy lake access and swimming
Official operating season for the campground
Peak season for lake recreation and fishing opportunities
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take the La Porte-Quincy Rd. from Brownsville or Quincy-Hwy 70 to the town of La Porte, CA. Travel 3 miles NE of town to the So Fork Rd. or Little Grass Valley Rd.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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