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Peninsula Tent Campground

1 mi west of Little Grass Valley, CA · AT&T 4G

Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months

About Peninsula Tent Campground

This is a 25 unit first come walk-in tent campground. Campground amenities include seasonal host (when staffed), water, flush toilets and trash service along with paved roads. Campsite amenities include picnic table and fire ring. Local attractions include Pancake Beach, Chimney Rock, Fowler Peak and the Pacific Crest Trail. Campers come prepared for water sport, hiking, nature viewing, mountain biking and equestrian adventures. Others look forward to relaxing in this wonderful campground. [Click here for photo tour](http://goo.gl/8sFiao)

  • Managed by: USFS - Plumas National Forest
  • Where: 1 mi west of Little Grass Valley, CA · 39.72001, -120.97901

Things to do:

HikingHorseback ridingBiking

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

44°
28°Jan
46°
27°Feb
49°
30°Mar
55°
32°Apr
64°
39°May
73°
46°Jun
81°
52°Jul
81°
51°Aug
76°
47°Sep
65°
39°Oct
51°
32°Nov
43°
28°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Peninsula Tent Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Murray LaneATV road0.6 mi0.9 mi
Kenzie TieATV road1.2 mi0.4 mi
East BranchATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.6 mi0.9 mi
East Branch RidgeATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.8 mi2.2 mi
East Branch Ridge LoopATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.8 mi1.6 mi
East Branch Ridge SpurATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.8 mi0.1 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 15.4 mi
Propane: 15.2 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.