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California · Recreation.gov

Grasshopper Flat

39.8917° N / 120.4778° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
67 monitored sites

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 67 monitored sites

Of the 1,608 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 4 reserved · 1,604 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 67 monitored sites, 32 can be reserved online and 35 are first-come, first-served.

No online availability right now

Of the 1,608 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 4 reserved · 1,604 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026
Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 1,608
Reserved (of online inventory)4 / 4

Of the 1,608 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 4 reserved · 1,604 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
02004006008001,0000 OPEN0 OPENSEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 67 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

About Grasshopper Flat

Overview

Grasshopper Flat Campground (5,886 feet) is one of three family campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. Campground loops around in the hills overlooking the lake providing most campsites with sweeping views of the lake's crystal blue water. Pine forest gives most campsites plenty of afternoon shade. A boat ramp and RV dump station are nearby. A trailhead for 7 mile long Lake Davis Trail is less than half a mile away.

Recreation

In addition to camping, the area offers a wide variety of popular water-related activities, including fishing, boating and swimming. Numerous fishing access points are located around the perimeter of the lake. Free trout fishing days are hosted by state agencies in June and September.

Mountain biking, hunting and wildlife viewing are also available in the area. During winter months visitors enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Facilities

There are multiple single-family tent and RV campsites, as well as one large group site. All campsites are equipped with picnic table, campfire rings and grill. Each site can accommodate up to two vehicles on a paved pad. The campground has paved roads. In peak season there is a campground host, drinking water, coin operated showers, flush toilets and trash service.

Natural Features

The 4,000-acre Lake Davis was created in 1967 for recreational opportunities, as well as to rejuvenate fish populations in nearby rivers and supply water to the town of Portola. The lake offers 32 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by tall pine trees. A variety of wildlife make its home near the campground. Tall mountain peaks offer backdrop to lake views.

Nearby Attractions

The closest town is Portola, California, which is home to one of the largest railroad museums in the western United States. A state game refuge borders the lake to the east and the south.

67 monitored sites35 FCFS sitesRVs up to 54 ftNo hookups67 shadedPets OKMax party 25

Getting there

From Reno, travel north on Highway 395 to Highway 70 and turn west to Portola. From Portola, take County road 126 north for seven miles, then County road 112 to the east side of Lake Davis. It is approximately one mile to the campground.

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Grasshopper Flat?

Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 1,608 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Grasshopper Flat. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Which sites at Grasshopper Flat fit a 35-foot RV?

8 of the 67 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 54 ft. 9 of those 67 sites have a recorded maximum length and 58 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Does Grasshopper Flat have online availability right now?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 1,608 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.

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