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Lake Davis Dump Station

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Managed by the USDA Forest Service on Lake Davis in Plumas National Forest, this boat-in facility functions primarily as an RV dump station rather than a traditional campground. Access is by water only. The site provides a dump connection, a hose-down water point, a black tank flush spigot, and a fresh water fill spigot, along with picnic tables and toilets. At $15 per use, the fee is worth confirming before arrival, as wait times can run 30 minutes or more during busy periods. Campers looking for overnight sites nearby can check Grasshopper Flat or browse places to camp near Portola for additional options in the area.

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Map & DirectionsLake Davis Dump Station is located in California near Portola

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

From Portola, California take County Road 126 north for seven miles to County Road 112.  Turn left and proceed one mile to dump station on the right.

Coordinates

39.88360074 N
120.47600075 W

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    Last on 8/28/26
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    Verified by 5 users
    Last on 6/10/26

Connectivity

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  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 3 users
    Last on 8/28/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage
    Verified by 5 users
    Last on 6/10/26

Access

  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2021

It’s a Dump Station…what can I say?

Not bad. Did not realize it was $15 for dump until in the queue for a single side, single point dump site. Has water points for spraying out dump hose (👍🏻), spigot for connecting to black tank flush (👍🏻) and a fresh water spigot to fill your fresh tank (if you’re into filling fresh water tank at a dump site). Worked as advertised, but would have driven an hour down the road to Reno where I could dump for cheaper (& saved myself a half-hour in queue) had I known.

Siteit’s a dump station. didn’t want to stay any longer than I had to…😜
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis Dump a free camping location?

No, Lake Davis Dump Station is not free. There is a $15 fee to use the dump station facilities. This fee covers one-time use of the waste disposal and water facilities. The station is designed as a service point for RVs and campers staying in the surrounding Lake Davis campgrounds rather than as a free camping location itself.

Where is the Davis Dump dispersed camping area located?

Lake Davis Dump Station is located in the Lake Davis recreation area in the Plumas National Forest, California. The station serves the campgrounds surrounding Lake Davis, a popular fishing and camping destination in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Visitors typically access this area via Highway 70 and local forest roads, though you should check with the Plumas National Forest office for specific directions to this utility station.

What are the rules for camping at Davis Dump?

Lake Davis Dump Station is specifically a utility station for RV waste disposal rather than a designated camping area. Users must pay the $15 fee before using the facilities. Standard dump station etiquette applies: clean up after use, don't block access for others, and only dispose of appropriate waste. For actual camping, visitors should use the established campgrounds around Lake Davis and follow Plumas National Forest camping regulations. Contact the local ranger district for specific camping rules in the Lake Davis area.

What facilities are available at Davis Dump camping area?

Lake Davis Dump Station offers RV waste disposal facilities with a single-side, single-point dump site. The station includes water points for spraying out your dump hose, a spigot for connecting to black tank flush, and a fresh water spigot for filling your freshwater tank. This is primarily a utility station rather than a full campground with amenities.

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