Red Feather California

875 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965

Overview

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.

Recreation

The 1,615-acre lake provides ample opportunities for visitors to fish, boat, swim, and water ski. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of trout and kokanee salmon, among other species of fish. Fishing licenses are required. The Lakeshore Trail, which loops 13.5 miles around the lake, is available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The trail connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which stretches from 2,650 miles, across three states from Canada to Mexico. The Lakeshore Trail is popular among day hikers.

Facilities

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. The Maidu boat launch ramp is located nearby, adjacent to Little Beaver Campground and the Maidu Amphitheater. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Utility hookups are not available. All sites have paved parking spurs. Bear-resistant trash collection bins are located throughout the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is located in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California at an elevation of about 5,100 feet. It is on the eastern shore of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, which was formed by dam construction and subsequent flooding of the valley in the 1960s. The campground and the lake are surrounded by thick stands of pine and fir trees. Several public campgrounds are located around the lake, as well as private cabins on the south side.

Nearby Attractions

About 12 miles northeast of the lake at an elevation of 5,446 feet lies a small, natural lily pond, called Fowler Lake. This beautiful site is perfect for day hikes and picnics.

Camp site features

Across 59 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 59 sites
Picnic table: all 59 sites
Pets allowed: all 59 sites
Longest RV: 20 ft
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: 14.1 mi · Pioneer RV Park

Fees

Standard site: $36/site

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Gloriya C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

very nice area, stocked bathrooms and attentive camp host. The place was beautiful and we had a big space for just two people, very comfortable for sure.

Jung-Chi C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Really wonderful campsite! the weather was not too hot thanks to the elevation, and sunny during the day made it great to enjoy water activities on the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, while nights were a little chilly but made the campfire feel really nice. I was surprised this campsite wasn't more crowded, but it was very relaxing and quiet, which our group enjoyed very much. The sites were spacious and not super crowded together, and the bathrooms were cleaned regularly. Overall a wonderful campsite that we will be returning to!

Edward C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We typically stay in Running Deer campground, but they are closed this year. Red Feather was a great second choice. The campground and sites were in great condition and the camp Host Dan was helpful and a genuinely a nice person.

Brenda E

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We have been coming up to Little Grass Valley Reservoir for over 40 years but this year was the first time encountering a camp host that was very aggressive and rude. At first he told me that I was using the wrong kind of wood to make a fire. Then he stated that fires can only be knee high, even when it didn't say that on the stage 2 fire regulations. Every 10 minutes he would drive by on his electric tricycle saying "Watch those flames". I tried to explain that we had the type of firepit was built above ground and that the bottom of the pit was already 6 to 8 inches above ground, leaving only about 12 inches for a fire, according to his rules. He just said "I'm not doing this back and forth thing". I saved up the money for a whole year to go on this vacation just to be harassed by this guy.

Tammy W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The camp host was very rude and harassed a lot of campers. Stated false information about the camp ground and camp fires. Every half an hour he would drive by on his electric tricycle (which I thought was not allowed in the camp grounds). Just a very bad experience this year. We have been coming up to Little Grass Valley Resevior for many many years. We will think hard on returning.

Judy H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Camp host Dan was very nice, helpful and kept the area clean. I wish they would get the other campgrounds (Little Beaver, Running Deer) opened back up. You can see the impact on Red Feather from the over use from the others being shut down. The pads into the sites are crumbling, people do not park on the pads they park on the dirt. Multiple vehicles park in one site, meant for only a trailer and car so they just park off the pads. It’s sad to see the campgrounds starting into disrepair and I don’t understand why the forest service is not maintaining them like they should.

Availability

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