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 offers fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of trout and kokanee salmon, among other species; fishing licenses are required. The Lakeshore Trail, which loops 13.5 miles around the lake, is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding and is popular among day hikers. It connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which stretches 2,650 miles across three states from Canada to Mexico. The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. More than a handful of the sites overlook the lake, while others are surrounded by characteristic mixed-conifer forest and alpine meadows. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills, and all sites have paved parking spurs. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided; utility hookups are not available. Bear-resistant trash collection bins are located throughout the campground. The Maidu boat launch ramp is nearby, adjacent to Little Beaver Campground and the Maidu Amphitheater. The campground sits in the Northern Sierra Nevada of northern California at an elevation of about 5,100 feet, on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, which was formed by dam construction and subsequent flooding of the valley in the 1960s. The campground and the lake are surrounded by thick stands of pine and fir. Several public campgrounds are located around the lake, as well as private cabins on the south side. About 12 miles northeast of the lake, at an elevation of 5,446 feet, lies Fowler Lake, a small natural lily pond that is perfect for day hikes and picnics.