Little Beaver A Campground

875 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965

Notice

Reservations are suspended for this campground for the 2026 season due to maintenance and needed upgrades to the water system that supplies drinking water and water for flush toilets. However, reservations are available on Recreation.gov for other campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir including Red Feather, Wyandotte, & Horse Camp Campgrounds. Thank you for your understanding. For additional information on campgrounds on the Plumas National Forest please go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas .

Dec 17, 2025 – Dec 18, 2026

Overview

Little Beaver Campground is located on the south-eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, approximately four miles from the town of La Porte, CA. This campground is the largest campground at the reservoir and is adjacent to a swimming beach, boat launch ramp, amphitheater, and Lakeshore Trail.

Recreation

Little Grass Valley Recreation Area offers opportunities for many recreation experiences. Three boat launch ramps provide access to the water for fishing, water-skiing, sailing, or simply touring on boats. There is a wheel chair accessible fishing ramp at the dam. Two beaches provide excellent swimming and picnicking opportunities - one of which is located adjacent to the Little Beaver Campground. The Lakeshore Trail (13.5 miles) winds around the entire lake and is open for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Additional hiking trails abound in the area and include the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. Visitors may also enjoy watching wildlife, campfire programs, or exploring nearby historic gold mining towns.

Facilities

The facility offers 120 campsites, flush toilets, and drinking water. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. For RVs, a dump station and drinking water are available within one mile. For visitors wanting to experience the lake first-hand, a boat launch and beach day-use area are adjacent to the facility.

Natural Features

Located along a beautiful lakeshore and forested setting near a year-round creek, the area offers scenic views of the lake and Bald Mountain. Surrounding the facility, visitors may observe such wildlife as Osprey, bald eagles and other species of birds along with deer, bear, fisher and other mammals. Interesting geologic formations are also nearby.

Nearby Attractions

History buffs will enjoy the area's old mining sites, towns and cemeteries -- all within 10 miles for exploration and discovery. The town of La Porte is within four miles and has restaurants, groceries and gasoline.

Charges & Cancellations

Premium Lakeside sites are $25/site per night.

Camp site features

Across 119 camp sites:

Fire pit: 64 of 119 sites
Picnic table: 115 of 119 sites
Pets allowed: all 119 sites
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: Boat, CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 13.8 mi · Pioneer RV Park

Directions

Take the La Porte-Quincy Rd. west from SR70, or travel east on La Porte Rd. from Brownsville. Travel to the intersection of the La Porte-Quincy Rd. with Little Grass Valley Rd. and follow the signs toward the lake. Turn right on to Old Little Grass Valley Rd. and travel approximately 2 1/2 miles to the turn-off to Little Beaver Campground and Maidu Boat Launch.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Stephanie M

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Family and i loved this campground! It was our first time camping and we couldnt have picked a better place. The lake was beautiful! The area in general was great. We will be back again next year!

Alina S

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Little Beaver Campground provided a stunning backdrop for our three-night stay in late July. The spacious sites, accommodating up to two vehicles each, were perfect for our group of six. The campground offers a parking lot for extra vehicles, if needed. We comfortably fit two tents and a canopy on site 44. The provided food storage boxes were essential for keeping wildlife at bay. While the campground boasts beautiful scenery, we were surprised by the chilly nights, even in July. The well-maintained bathrooms with flushing toilets and hand-washing sinks with mirrors were a pleasant surprise. Although there was a notice about bacteria in the drinking water, we decided to use it, and had no issue. The lake was a short, slightly uphill, walk away. While there was no beach nearby, the lake itself was clean and inviting. We enjoyed swimming and watching the breathtaking sunsets. The campground also offers an easy and rewarding hiking trail through diverse natural surroundings. (Maybe around 5 miles) Unfortunately, the campground's campfire ban was a disappointment. While propane alternatives were permitted, it was a less-than-ideal substitute for a traditional campfire experience. Despite this minor setback, Little Beaver Campground offers exceptional value for its stunning scenery and comfortable amenities. We highly recommend it for a peaceful getaway. (I deducted one star primarily due to the somewhat longer walk to the lake, lack of beaches, and campfire ban.) ⛺⛺⛺⛺ Restrooms This campground offers restrooms that have flushing toilets, sinks for hand washing, and mirrors. Each restroom (split into men and women) has two stalls. P.S. If you could light up the restrooms at night that would be great because our friend got lost multiple times trying to find the restrooms at night.

Sienna F

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed 2 years ago

We visited Little Beaver Loop B for 4 nights and rented a trailer for our visit. The driveways were very small so thankfully my husband is good at parking. There are many down trees and brush that are not only fire hazards, but not appealing to look at either. They need a crew to come clean up before they open up a new campground to the public. The waterfront was okay, very rocky, but the water was nice. Prob won’t return but I liked the area.

Kayla K

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Love this site. Plenty of shade and close to the water, walking path, and bathroom.

Paul C

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 2 years ago

My son and I had a great time at Little Beaver Campground. Kayaking on the lake was a blast!

Katelyn T

Loop:Loop B