Grasshopper Flat

BLAIRSDEN, California

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    2 active alerts in Plumas National Forest; most severe: Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest

    USFSPosted Sep 4 · checked 18 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 79°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground

    OpenWeather17 h ago

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About this campground

Overview Grasshopper Flat Campground (5,886 feet) is one of three family campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. Campground loops around in the hills overlooking the lake providing most campsites with sweeping views of the lake's crystal blue water. Pine forest gives most campsites plenty of afternoon shade. A boat ramp and RV dump station are nearby. A trailhead for 7 mile long Lake Davis Trail is less than half a mile away. 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. Free trout fishing days are hosted by state agencies in June and September. Mountain biking, hunting and wildlife viewing are also available in the area. During winter months visitors enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Facilities There are multiple single-family tent and RV campsites, as well as one large group site. All campsites are equipped with picnic table, campfire rings and grill. Each site can accommodate up to two vehicles on a paved pad. The campground has paved roads. In peak season there is a campground host, drinking water, coin operated showers, flush toilets and trash service. Natural Features The 4,000-acre Lake Davis 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. A variety of wildlife make its home near the campground. Tall mountain peaks offer backdrop to lake views. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575. Nearby Attractions The closest town is Portola, California, which is home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States. A state game refuge borders the lake to the east and the south.

Campsite info

Sites
71
Site types
Group, Tent, Rv
Reservable
Yes
Flush toilets
Reserve a site

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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Portola, CA weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan43° high19° low
  2. Feb46° high21° low
  3. Mar52° high25° low
  4. Apr58° high29° low
  5. May67° high35° low
  6. Jun77° high40° low
  7. Jul86° high45° low
  8. Aug85° high43° low
  9. Sep79° high37° low
  10. Oct66° high30° low
  11. Nov53° high24° low
  12. Dec42° high19° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Plumas National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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