Running Deer Campground
Running Deer Campground
Running Deer Campground offers 41 single-family campsites on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir at 5,061 feet elevation, with many sites overlooking the lake and a boat ramp available for water access.
Each site features a paved parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, and food storage locker, with amenities including drinking water, flush toilets, and trash collection.
The campground is currently closed for the 2026 season due to water system maintenance, but nearby alternatives at the reservoir include Red Feather, Wyandotte, and Horse Camp Campgrounds.
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