Upper Little Truckee
Upper Little Truckee Campground is located on Highway 89, about 12 miles north of Truckee. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
22 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 003 | Standard | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May 24 to October 13 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Fees | $20.00 per family site $66.00 for the group area $5 for extra vehicle |
| Rules | Bears frequent the area; we recommend all food be kept in a bear container or hidden completely out of sight such as in the trunk of a car. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfire and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Camping outside designated campsites is prohibited in this area. |
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Getting there
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north to Sierraville. In aproximately 12 miles turn left into the campground.
| Nearest town | Sierraville, California |
| Coordinates | 39.4914° N, 120.2449° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
41 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Arbor Boardhouse ↗ | 11.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 32 mi |
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Upper Little Truckee Campground - Tahoe National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
The town of Truckee, 10 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year-round recreational mountain town including top notch restaraunts, resorts, hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located an additional 30 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Stampede Reservoir and recreation area is a 35-minute drive southeast of the campground. Sardine Lakes, within beautiful Lakes Basin, is a 40-minute drive northwest, via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Donner Memorial State Park, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
- 2.2 mi
- 7.9 miProsser Pits Ohv Area ↗OHV / range
- 11.6 mi
- 11.7 mi
Trails nearby
- 1 miKyburz Boardwalk ↗0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miWheeler Loop ↗5.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.2 miKyburz2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.6 miIndependence Lake Loop ↗6.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.2 miOld Henness Pass ↗7.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.2 miJackson Meadow-Little Truckee ↗13 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 14.5 miMt. Rose Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,223 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Sierraville SchoolBuilding · Sierraville · 9.2 mi
- Boca DamStructure · Truckee · 10.6 mi
- Webber Lake HotelBuilding · Sierraville · 11.2 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. A forest of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade. A few sites overlook the river.
Recreation
Fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. The surrounding area offers hiking and biking trails.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Upper Little Truckee?
Sites at Upper Little Truckee are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Upper Little Truckee?
$20.00 per family site $66.00 for the group area $5 for extra vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Upper Little Truckee?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Upper Little Truckee have?
22 sites, including 21 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Upper Little Truckee?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Upper Little Truckee?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Little Truckee. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Upper Little Truckee?
Fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Upper Little Truckee?
Sierraville, California. The town of Truckee, 10 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year-round recreational mountain town including top notch restaraunts, resorts, hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites.
Source: Getting there
What if Upper Little Truckee is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Little Truckee (0.6 mi), Sagehen Creek Campground (4 mi, first-come), and Bear Valley Campground (4.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby