The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Little Grass Valley, California

Little Grass Valley makes camping with pets easy—over 2,800 pet-friendly campsites dot the region, many tucked among tall pines or perched near cool mountain lakes. Expect to pay around $75 a night, though you can snag a spot for as little as $18. You’ll find plenty of campsites offering toilets, showers, and open space for your dog to roam. Hikers head for the lakeside trails, and swimming or snow sports keep things lively year-round. For tried-and-tested stays, check out Love Creek Sanctuary! (386 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), or Sierra Sol Camp (328 reviews). If your dog loves water or snow, you’ll both stay busy here. Grab the lead, pack your gear, and get outside—this is pet camping done right.

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Little Grass Valley makes camping with pets easy—over 2,800 pet-friendly campsites dot the region, many tucked among tall pines or perched near cool mountain lakes. Expect to pay around $75 a night, though you can snag a spot for as little as $18. You’ll find plenty of campsites offering toilets, showers, and open space for your dog to roam. Hikers head for the lakeside trails, and swimming or snow sports keep things lively year-round. For tried-and-tested stays, check out Love Creek Sanctuary! (386 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), or Sierra Sol Camp (328 reviews). If your dog loves water or snow, you’ll both stay busy here. Grab the lead, pack your gear, and get outside—this is pet camping done right.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

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28mi from Little Grass Valley · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Nevada City, CA

It is on this property that I saw my first grouse. Also look for warblers-notably Audubon's and the Hermit Warblers- along with the White-headed Woodpecker. You will likely hear a Pileated Woodpecker and if you are lucky you will see one Learn more about this land: Welcome to Sugarpine Slopes. The Sugarpine has the longest cones in the world and many birds and mammals like the pine nuts and use the tree for habitat. This is a spring through fall place only. There is no winter access. The property is at 5800 feet. Depending on the weather the road may close from Nov 15th to May 15th. The road on the property is a dirt road. All wheel drive or 4WD vehicles recommended although the lower section could be accessed by most vehicles. Shorter trailers allowed at Site A. Site 3 can also accommodate a small teardrop-style trailer The property is totally undeveloped at this time. It is a wildlife corridor for deer and bear (keep all food contained), the mountain quail and the blue grouse. Keep your eyes open for the Hermit Warbler, Audubon's Warbler, and our gorgeous visitor from the tropics the Western Tanager. You are likely to hear the Pileated Woodpecker and if you are lucky you will see it and its red crest in an undulating flight through the trees. The property has a lovely west facing slope which climbs gradually at first then more steeply to the top of the property. We have drive-in camping on the lower section. There is one walk-in site at the top of the property. There is wonderful hiking nearby with several trailheads in the area within approximately 4 miles. More information can be provided upon request.

2. Birdsong Retreat/Tahoe Nat Forest

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29mi from Little Grass Valley · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Nevada City, CA

20 hole disc golf course, RC car track and more! Welcome to our adult summer camp, where children of all ages are welcome! Come play with us, come to reconnect with real, come find yourself, come lose yourself. We invite you to recreate in our Tahoe Forest sanctuary. Unplug, enjoy the 20 hole disc golf course, play on the awesome RC car track, mountain bike on the popular Pioneer Trail accessible from the property, kayak, hike, hammock, garden, stargaze in the Shambala garden, have tea in the Asheville garden, 2 cold plunge options, outdoor shower in the garden, outdoor living room with movie nights under big trees, sit on the deck over the creek, sign up for Paleo cooking courses, neurographic art classes, manifesting and more! Mountain bike skills coaching by professional coaches upon request. If you desire reconnection with yourself and/or your partner or family, you'll find the space for nature baths, earthing and grounding in the big trees and gardens at Birdsong. Guests have called Birdsong Retreat the best adult summer camp ever, while also being a superbly peaceful place to hear the birds and frogs, and see stars, far away from city lights. Play, relax, reconnect. Bring your own camping gear, or let us pamper you with plug and play accommodations ready when you arrive. Available for a fee, depending on equipment desired. Kayaks and RC cars avail to rent. We are new to HipCamp but have been hosting events and campers for years. Check our website for testimonials. Birdsong has been the scene of many festivals, up to 75 people. Concerts under the trees are magic! We can provide lighting, first class sound, liquid light shows, and stadium quality bands. Silent discos welcome. Let us host your retreats up to 20 people. Contact us about hosting your wedding! We welcome sacred plant medicine retreats. Clean, well maintained porta potties available 7+ sites available for tents, vans and midsized rvs. Please feel free to visit our website at ExperienceBirdsongRetreat.com. We are brand new to Hipcamp and so don’t have reviews yet, but you can see them on the website soon.

3. Watson Farms

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25mi from Little Grass Valley · 2 sites · Lodging · Nevada City, CA

We have a beautiful 11 acre property, located just outside of historic Nevada City, with 2 camping sites. Each site is equipped with beautiful yurt style tents /w wood burning stoves. Each tent has 1 queen size bed, but can fit another blowup if needed and multiple sleeping bags. Big pine flat (camp site 1): Yurt style emperor tent, fits up to 12 people Manzanita (camp site): Yurt style bell tent, fits up to 8 people Surrounded by Historical Diggins, Malacoff State Park, Tahoe National Forest, and many rivers and lakes. There are many hiking trails, off-roading trails, and countless other recreational activities. There is a Local Organic market near by for those last minute needs. Come join us for a fun and relaxing stay!!!

4. Feather River Hot Springs

21mi from Little Grass Valley · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · Twain, CA

The Feather River Hot Springs offers you a stunning and serene mountain getaway. We are tucked deep in the heart of the Feather River Canyon in the Sierra Nevadas. There are 5 tent and 5 RV sites, as well as 3 cabins available for your stay. Overnight stays include the use of our natural sulphuric hot springs beside the Feather River.

5. Trank Family Farm and Gold site

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36mi from Little Grass Valley · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Oroville, CA

We have lived on the farm now for over 21 years. The back part of the property was a stop point for the stage line between Oroville and Bangor during the 1880, Then gold was discovered on the property. There were multiple Gold claims on this property. The Old rock pilings are still there to explore. It is a favorite spot for finding Jasper, some Agates and quartz. Campers are welcome year-round to this tent site on the old Gold Claim of our 20-acre family farm! Drive right up to this fun-filled, family-friendly campsite, easily accessible by cars and SUVs alike - though 4WD is helpful during the rainy season. This site features two seasonal streams that cross on the property, as well as bushes full of ripe blackberries - if you catch them at the right time, help yourself. You'll enjoy hearing the birds echoing through the trees and could easily see deer tip toeing through the woods. Dogs on leash only. We raise 4H and FFA show and market goats, llamas, and a donkey and a cow, all of whom are very friendly! You'll also see our chickens, ducks, peacocks, and guinea hens. Rock pilings are on the island between the two seasonal streams that cross our land. Gold panning, hiking and creek walking is available on the property. Campers are welcome to stargaze in the field, create scavenger hunts for the kids, or simply sit back and enjoy the tranquility. The streams dry up in late June and fill up in November when the rains start. Trank Family Farm is 30 minutes from Lake Oroville, 20 minutes from Oroville Wildlife Area and the Feather River - great for kayaking, swimming, and fishing! Be sure to check out the trails and seasonal waterfalls at Table Mountain, 35 minutes away. There are 2 Indian Casinos & Hotels in Oroville, as well as 2 golf ranges - and all with in 20 minutes of the camp site. The college town of Chico is about 30 minutes outside of Oroville. If you want to explore farther, Butte Mountain range and the city of Paradise, CA is 45 minutes away. We can't wait for you to come visit!

Public campgrounds near Little Grass Valley

Little Beaver Campground

0.6mi from Little Grass Valley · 120 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

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Red Feather California Campground

0.8mi from Little Grass Valley · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

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Running Deer Campground

1mi from Little Grass Valley · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

Peninsula Tent Campground

1.1mi from Little Grass Valley · 25 sites · in Plumas National Forest

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Black Rock Campground

2.8mi from Little Grass Valley · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

Stories from the community

Claire

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

We loved our stay! Helen was so kind and helpful which was much appreciated as novice campers. The local hikes she recommended were top notch and doable with two kids. We camped in the fall and nights were chilly, but the days were pleasant and the landscape with the changing colors was stunning. The space felt safe to stay with my two kids and we left feeling empowered to camp again!

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Rose

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

Still love this place. I love how quiet it is and honestly how eerie it can be. But that's just the kind of hiker and camper that I am. I love the fact that it was easy to find the outhouse easy to get there. Easy to just be in the area and to enjoy this property. I cannot wait to come back again

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Cindy

October 2025

17 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

This was a great secluded camping area. We went in mid October so we had the place to ourselves. The pups enjoyed the ability to be off leash. We enjoyed the proximity to different lakes. It was so quiet we could hear the wings flap on the birds flying overhead. The sites have good space and it is nice to have the out house even with a trailer. Would definitely go again.

Campgound 3.
Three vehicles and three tents can easily fit here but please protect the young Ponderosa coming up in the foreground.

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Mario

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

We loved camping on Sarah‘s property. The location was super convenient to the lakes and trailheads we wanted to visit, and very private and beautiful. Great stargazing and absolutely quiet at night!

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Laneya

September 2025

35 ft Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Trank Family Farm and Gold site

We enjoyed our time at the camp. Robert was really awesome with showing us to the camp site and making sure we had everything we needed. The animals were so sweet. Be careful driving on the gravel roads if you have a low vehicle. The speed limit is 15, but in our Prius we went probably 5 mph.

Candy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

Host gave good directions. Provided gate code in timely manner. Sites were accessible. Narrow road. I had a deer come through camp on day 2. Pack bug spray for mosquitoes. Outhouse located between sites 2 & 3.

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Robbie

June 2025

With pets

4 nights at Trank Family Farm and Gold site

Robert was a great host and the site was a nice place to camp. The donkey was so sweet and Robert was very responsive.

Level camping for your tent or vehicle in Site 2 Sugar Flats

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Max

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

This is a great place to camp, with gorgeous hiking trails close by. The birdsong was amazing. There was a particular bird around 8 pm that made such beautiful sounds I'd never heard before. And plenty of firewood around so didn't have to buy.

This is one of the tent sites for Campsite #1 with a soft bed of pine needles

Jordan

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

We really loved Sugarslope Pines, I wish we could have stayed longer. The site is easy to find and is well marked. The sites felt very private and the outhouse was well kept and clean. There’s so much to do around the campground, an endless amount of hikes, lakes and pristine nature. Helen was very responsive and made sure we had all the info we needed.

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Dane

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

This place was amazing! Very beautiful. Thank you!

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Sydney

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

We had so much fun staying on Helen's site and letting our dog run around our area while we relaxed. Lots of space to set up and beautiful birds singing, lots of fire wood available for when it's appropriate. I was initially nervous about arriving there and locating the area, but Apple Maps took us right to the dirt road and Helen's directions are very accurate. It was no problem at all for our '05 Chevy pickup. The outhouse was very well maintained and did not stink at all, which is impressive! Helen was very communicative until the moment we lost service and again, once we regained it upon departure. It was quite buggy during the day, so some netting would be handy if that bothers you! Can't wait to come back.