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

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

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.

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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LaPorte, CA, CA★ 3.5 (20 reviews)From $23/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
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 Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal May through October only✕ You prefer developed amenities — this is a basic campground

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Best: Summer

Peak season for lake recreation and fishing opportunities

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Coyote, American Goshawk, Mountain Garter Snake, Sierra Garter Snake, Common Sagebrush Lizard

Location

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530-534-6500· Plumas National Forest
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

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Wyandotte A Campground cost per night?+
Wyandotte A Campground costs $23 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Wyandotte A Campground open?+
Wyandotte A Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wyandotte A Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Wyandotte A Campground?+
Wyandotte A Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Wyandotte A Campground?+
Wyandotte A Campground 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 Wyandotte A Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wyandotte A Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wyandotte A Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Wyandotte A Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$23 /night★ 3.5 (20)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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