Public campground in La Porte, CA

RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND

OLD LITTLE GRASS VALLEY ROAD, La Porte, CA
About 36 miles north of Grass Valley, CA

RV site details

RV sites41
Elevation5,485 ft

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage, an RV length limit, or dump or sewer service. Call (530) 534-6500 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND

RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND is a public campground in La Porte, CA. It has 41 campsites. 38 sites can be reserved. 3 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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.

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.

The Lakeshore Trail, which loops 14. 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 from Canada to Mexico, across three states. A variety of day hikes can be done on portions of the trail.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Back-in, N/A, Paved, and Pull-through

Location

OLD LITTLE GRASS VALLEY ROAD, La Porte, CA
About 36 miles north of Grass Valley, CA
Elevation 5,485 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND in a setting associated with forest, lake or reservoir, and mountain landscape. For trip planning, the source identifies Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Horseback riding among the recreation options at or near this La Porte campground.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming