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Red Feather California

in Little Grass Valley, CA · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Red Feather California

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. 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. The campground offers…

  • Fees: Standard site: $36/site
  • Managed by: Plumas National Forest, FS
  • Where: in Little Grass Valley, CA · 39.73528, -120.95306

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingWinter sports

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

Weather by month

44°
27°Jan
45°
27°Feb
49°
29°Mar
54°
32°Apr
63°
39°May
72°
45°Jun
81°
52°Jul
81°
50°Aug
76°
46°Sep
64°
39°Oct
50°
31°Nov
43°
27°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 Red Feather California from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Kenzie RavineATV road0.3 mi0.8 mi
Kenzie TieATV road0.4 mi0.4 mi
WallaceATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.3 mi1.7 mi
GibsonATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.8 mi1.0 mi
Bald Mountain Pct TieDirt bike1.9 mi1.2 mi
East Branch RidgeATV / OHV, Dirt bike2.2 mi2.2 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: 14.1 mi
Propane: 13.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.