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Running Deer Campground

US Forest Service · California

Running Deer Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$23/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
530-534-6500
Coordinates
39.73528, -120.95306

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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