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Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Running Deer Campground

Little Grass Valley, California · 5,486 ftIn Plumas National Forest

Feather River Ranger District · source

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$23–$25recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
41From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
5,486 ft1,672 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites41

Running Deer Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed
  • Drinking water
  • Toilets

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About

Overview

Running Deer Campground is located on the eastern shore of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, giving visitors 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, mountain biking and horseback riding trails that meander through the scenic hills and valleys.Recreation

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.

From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

Report signal

FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Running Deer Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny67°44°
  • ThuSunny68°43°
  • FriSunny73°43°
  • SatSunny68°42°
  • SunSunny63°38°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

3 OpenStreetMap entries in Little Grass Valley share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.73687, -120.96832
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Little Grass Valley
Park
Plumas National Forest

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