U.S. Forest Service · Plumas National Forest · CA

Grizzly

Grizzly CG Trailer in SitePhoto · United States Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
57Sites

The place

Grizzly Campground (5,777 feet) is one of three family-friendly campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. The recreation area and its namesake lake, Lake Davis provides the classic lake fishing experience. For example, there are four boat launching facilities and many fishing access points around the lake. Water skiing and jet skiing are not allowed on this lake. That makes it a quieter location for that peaceful leisurely camping experience you're looking for. Keep reading

Recreation In addition to camping, the area offers a wide variety of popular water-related activities, including fishing, boating and swimming. Numerous fishing access points are located around the perimeter of the lake and anglers will find rainbow and brown trout, bass and catfish. A boat ramp is available a half-mile north of the campground. Mountain biking, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing are also available in the area. Facilities The campground offers dozens of single-family sites, two of which are accessible, for tent and RV camping. A large portion of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Utility hookups are not provided. Each site is equipped with picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and can accommodate up to two vehicles. Campground host, accessible flush toilets, and drinking water are provided. Campers are welcome to take advantage of the coin-operated showers half a mile away at Grasshopper Flat Campground. Natural Features Lake Davis covers 4,000 acres and was created in 1967 for recreational opportunities, as well as to rejuvenate fish populations in nearby rivers and supply water to the town of Portola. The lake offers 32 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by tall pine trees. The campground is on the eastern shore and just a few campsites have lake views. The trees provide ample shade for the campground, however privacy is limited by a lack of understory. Smith Peak State Game Refuge borders the lake to the east and south, creating prime habitat for a variety of wildlife and birds. Rich meadow rangeland combines with pine forest in every direction around the lake. Many lovely stands of aspen show, adding their richness to area fall color. Nearby Attractions The closest town is Portola, California, which is about 9 miles from the campground. Portola is home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States. Visit Smith Peak Fire Lookout when lightning is not expected. Explore the many forest roads in this area. Take along a map, full tank and a dependable vehicle. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575.

The sites · 57

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA GRIZZLY001standard nonelectric
AREA GRIZZLY002standard nonelectric
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AREA GRIZZLY025standard nonelectric
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AREA GRIZZLY028standard nonelectric
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AREA GRIZZLY035standard nonelectric
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AREA GRIZZLY049standard nonelectric
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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