Can you reserve a site at Cold Creek?

Yes, Cold Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cold Creek?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cold Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cold Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Cold Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Cold Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cold Creek, California — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cold Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, California. The facility location makes Cold Creek a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This is a small campground recommended for tent camping and small campers. Large RVs will not be able to make the turnaround exit at this facility. There are a couple of hike-in sites within this campground that share a small parking area toward the back of this facility. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

Cold Creek offers rainbow trout fishing and swimming. Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail and Overlook Trail both begin at nearby Cottonwood Creek Campground.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided.

Natural Features

The campground lies in a meadow between Cold Creek and Highway 89. Jeffrey pine and white fir trees cover half the campground, while the other half is situated closer to the creek among cottonwoods, willow and aspen trees.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Tahoe is conveniently close, only 35 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities. Sardine Lakes, and the beautiful Lakes Basin is a 35-minute drive northwest via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Stampede Reservoir is a 45-minute drive southeast.

The facts

Season: May 24 – October 14 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
13 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: COLD CREEK

Site types

10 Standard Nonelectric
3 Walk To

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

13 campsites at Cold Creek

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	30 ft	6	🐾
002	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
003	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
004	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
005	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
006	COLD CREEK	Walk To	Back In	Paved	Slight	Hike In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
007	COLD CREEK	Walk To	Back In	Paved	Slight	Hike In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
008	COLD CREEK	Walk To	—	Paved	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
009	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
010	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	25 ft	6	🐾
011	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
012	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	25 ft	6	🐾
013	COLD CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	20 ft	6

Getting there

From Truckee, California, take Highway 80 north to Highway 89 approximately 20 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway. From Sierraville, head south on Highway 89 approximately 5 miles, the campground will be on the right side of the highway.

39.54278, -120.31472 · 39°32'34.0"N 120°18'53.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.2	5.0	3.9	1.8	1.4	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.5	1.7	2.7	5.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cold Creek

Can you reserve a site at Cold Creek?: Yes, Cold Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cold Creek have?: 13 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cold Creek?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cold Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cold Creek.
Are campfires allowed at Cold Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Cold Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cold Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cold Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$16 per site $5 for extra vehicle

Restrictions:

Bears frequent the area; food should be kept in approved containers or completely hidden such as in the trunk of a car. No off-road vehicle use in the campground. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be al

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cold Creek

Cottonwood Creek 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Little Truckee 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Little Truckee 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sardine Peak Lookout 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yuba Pass Campground 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Lasier Meadows Campground 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging Area 3.1 mi · Facility
Bear Valley Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
Kyburz Flat Interpretive Site 4.7 mi · Facility
Kyburz Marsh Watchable Wildlife Site 4.7 mi · Facility
Lake of the Woods 4.9 mi · Facility
Sagehen Creek Campground 8.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone (530) 994-3401
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

Cold Creek