Warning
GeneralReservations 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.
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43 total sitesAbout Little Beaver a Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
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- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (97)
What Guests Are Saying
The campground was a fantastic first camping experience for the family, with a beautiful lake and a great overall area. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay and plan to return next year. Overall, it was a highly positive experience.
What Guests Are Saying
The campground was a fantastic first camping experience for the family, with a beautiful lake and a great overall area. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay and plan to return next year. Overall, it was a highly positive experience.
Review Summary
Mindy H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Loop B
We really enjoyed little beaver. The water was great
Sara K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Loop B
While the reservoir itself is beautiful, our overall experience at Little Beaver campgrounds was not a good one. We stayed in Loop B, site 53. The layout of the site was a little odd. The grill was separate from the fire pit and spaced quite a bit apart. We did notice that at Loop A, this was not the case at many sites. The picnic tables are rather low to the ground, and there are a lot of felled trees. There is no camp host, and no where to buy wood, but there is plenty of wood to be found. It would have been helpful to have brought an axe. By Friday night, the campgrounds filled up and many of the other campers were inconsiderate and loud. Boat trailers were parked in front of the restrooms, which were not kept very clean. While the restrooms would be re-stocked with toilet paper each morning, that toilet paper would appear to be stolen shortly after. Dirty baby diapers were left strewn on the floor in the bathroom, and one evening, as my daughter and I made our way to the restroom, a couple was making out and smoking cigarettes just outside the doorway. The 8 person maximum at each site was also ignored. Many sites had 3 or more tents and large groups of partiers. The people at the site next to us had large speakers and blasted music with explicit lyrics at their site non-stop. When, at the second night, around 8:30 PM, my husband asked them if they could turn it down, they became aggressive and threatened to "kick his ass" stating that they "don't come up to the woods for anyone to tell them what to do." They continued to talk shit all night so that we could hear their threatening comments, mentioning that they don't give a fuck about anyone's kids but their own. Prior to booking this trip, I had read a review that mentioned a rowdy crowd at this campground, but having experienced it for ourself, we will not be coming back.
Sara K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Loop B
While the reservoir itself is beautiful, our overall experience at Little Beaver campgrounds was not a good one. We stayed in Loop B, site 53. The layout of the site was a little odd. The grill was separate from the fire pit and spaced quite a bit apart. We did notice that at Loop A, this was not the case at many sites. The picnic tables are rather low to the ground, and there are a lot of felled trees. There is no camp host, and no where to buy wood, but there is plenty of wood to be found. It would have been helpful to have brought an axe. By Friday night, the campgrounds filled up and many of the other campers were inconsiderate and loud. Boat trailers were parked in front of the restrooms, which were not kept very clean. While the restrooms would be re-stocked with toilet paper each morning, that toilet paper would appear to be stolen shortly after. Dirty baby diapers were left strewn on the floor in the bathroom, and one evening, as my daughter and I made our way to the restroom, a couple was making out and smoking cigarettes just outside the doorway. The 8 person maximum at each site was also ignored. Many sites had 3 or more tents and large groups of partiers. The people at the site next to us had large speakers and blasted music with explicit lyrics at their site non-stop. When, at the second night, around 8:30 PM, my husband asked them if they could turn it down, they became aggressive and threatened to "kick his ass" stating that they "don't come up to the woods for anyone to tell them what to do." They continued to talk shit all night so that we could hear their threatening comments, mentioning that they don't give a fuck about anyone's kids but their own. Prior to booking this trip, I had read a review that mentioned a rowdy crowd at this campground, but having experienced it for ourself, we will not be coming back.
Dalene B
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop A
pretty view of the water and lots of shade.
Dalene B
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop A
pretty view of the water and lots of shade.
David B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop B
The campsite was big. We love the ones close to the lake. It is so beautiful there and the campsite was filled with nice families.
David B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop B
The campsite was big. We love the ones close to the lake. It is so beautiful there and the campsite was filled with nice families.
David K
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Loop B
The campsite is beautiful but rowdy and inconsiderate campers who blasted music through the night sullied our camping trip. Please help enforce cordial behavior at night time weekends to ensure a peaceful experience for visitors.
David K
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Loop B
The campsite is beautiful but rowdy and inconsiderate campers who blasted music through the night sullied our camping trip. Please help enforce cordial behavior at night time weekends to ensure a peaceful experience for visitors.
Kathryn N
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Loop B
This is such a hidden gem I almost don't want to share it with anyone so it can stay that way. The water was picture perfect clear. The grounds were beautiful and so very very spacious. We loved our time here so much that we immediately planned our next trip back when we usually would rather adventure to new places. The waterfront spaces were amazing but I'm sure they book fast. We camped back away from them and the peace was amazing of having nothing but trees around and a bathroom close by.
Location & Directions for Little Beaver a Campground
875 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA 95965 United States
Elevation: 1,632 ft
Getting There
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 Gras...
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 mi to the turn-off to Little Beaver Campground and Maidu Boat Launch.
Highway access
Little Beaver Campground is accessible via SR 70, which is approximately 25 miles to the south. Travelers can take La Porte-Quincy Rd. west from SR 70.
Policies & Rules
General
- The facility is open from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day, but is subject to delayed opening or early closing due to snow.
- The facility is located at approximately 5,000 feet in elevation; summer evenings may be cold, especially early and late in the season.
- The area has very poor cell phone coverage, communications may be challenging.
- The nearest pay phone is located at the La Porte Store four miles away.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralReservations 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.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026