Grizzly Forebay (family Campground)

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Grizzly Forebay (family Campground) is a National Forest campground near Plumas, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Plumas, California

National Forest
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Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,389 ft

39.8910, -121.2897 in Plumas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Grizzly Forebay (family Campground)?

No. Grizzly Forebay (family Campground) is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Grizzly Forebay (family Campground)?

Camping at Grizzly Forebay (family Campground) is free.

Who manages Grizzly Forebay (family Campground)?

Grizzly Forebay (family Campground) is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Grizzly Forebay (family Campground)

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Grizzly Forebay (family Campground), in a straight line: Feather Falls (waterfall, 17 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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