Grasshopper Flat

Show on map530-836-2575jandmtharp@earthlink.net
PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST, PO BOX 7
BLAIRSDEN, CA 96103

Overview

Grasshopper Flat Campground (5,886 feet) is one of three family campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. Campground loops around in the hills overlooking the lake providing most campsites with sweeping views of the lake's crystal blue water. Pine forest gives most campsites plenty of afternoon shade. A boat ramp and RV dump station are nearby. A trailhead for 7 mile long Lake Davis Trail is less than half a mile away.

Recreation

In addition to camping, the area offers a wide variety of popular water-related activities, including fishing, boating and swimming. Numerous fishing access points are located around the perimeter of the lake. Free trout fishing days are hosted by state agencies in June and September.

Mountain biking, hunting and wildlife viewing are also available in the area. During winter months visitors enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Facilities

There are multiple single-family tent and RV campsites, as well as one large group site. All campsites are equipped with picnic table, campfire rings and grill. Each site can accommodate up to two vehicles on a paved pad. The campground has paved roads. In peak season there is a campground host, drinking water, coin operated showers, flush toilets and trash service.

Natural Features

The 4,000-acre Lake Davis was created in 1967 for recreational opportunities, as well as to rejuvenate fish populations in nearby rivers and supply water to the town of Portola. The lake offers 32 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by tall pine trees. A variety of wildlife make its home near the campground. Tall mountain peaks offer backdrop to lake views.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575.

Nearby Attractions

The closest town is Portola, California, which is home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States. A state game refuge borders the lake to the east and the south.

Camp site features

Across 67 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 67 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 67 sites
  • Group sites: 1 of 67 sites
  • Longest RV: 54 ft
  • Largest party: 25 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 23.3 mi · Pioneer RV Park

Directions

From Reno, travel north on Highway 395 to Highway 70 and turn west to Portola. From Portola, take County road 126 north for seven miles, then County road 112 to the east side of Lake Davis. It is approximately one mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

146 reviews
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corey d
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Reviewed a month ago
good host, clean camp sites and facilities. overall good experience but i wish we were informed that there were showers. found them on last day🙁
Kerri M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
There is a nice hike from the reservoir through the forest, we cut into grasshopper Campground, but I think the hike went further.
Chris T
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Reviewed 2 months ago
No bears
Bobbi M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Camp host Patty and RoeAnn are awesome. They are friendly, informative, and always maintain safety in the park. The bathrooms are spotless, and the rules of the are oark are enforced. Love grasshopper, and will be back soon. Great job ladies.
Mark N
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Reviewed 2 months ago
After over 10 years of camping here, my experience was less than great due to problems encountered this trip with the camp hosts over what constitutes an RV. Last trip in June we had the same two people with the same two vehicles in one spot: no problems, paid for the extra vehicle in the spot. This trip, the same two vehicles were now deemed to be “RV’s” when they were clearly not. One is a passenger van and one is a panel van neither with no water, electric or other modifications that would be an RV. We were told we could not park together, initially, and to stop setting up at the site. We finally sorted it out, but were told we could not camp together “next time” or needed to reserve the group site. I don’t agree with their RV definition and neither does your own website. Our vehicles do not match that definition. Debating our alternatives for next year.
Jim W
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Reviewed 3 months ago
This is a nice place to camp; quiet, laid back, everyone is generally friendly and the camp hosts do a great job. On site showers are piping hot and access to the lake is wide open. Lots of wildlife too, we've seen deer, foxes, bats, owls, chipmunks, a vulture, bald eagles, and even a pelican. We also saw a momma bear and three cubs at dusk, from a respectable distance of course. Quick advice for campers that don't know. There are bears in the area all the time. We've camped in Grasshopper and Grizzly for years and there have always been bears around, and we have never had a problem with them. Be sure to keep your food, coolers, trash and goodies stowed and they will have no reason to visit your site in the night. The only people who we've met that have had bears visit them were people who left their trash out overnight or did not properly stow their food. Cooler in the trunk, cover with a blanket to reduce smell, throw away your trash in the locked bins. DO NOT KEEP FOOD AND TRASH IN YOUR TENT!
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Peak season

May 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027

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Walk In season

Sep 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027

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Peak season

May 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028

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Walk In season

Sep 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028

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