Granite Flat (California)
Campground · California · 73 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 73
- Bookable sites
- 65 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 9
- Accessible sites
- 5,879 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Granite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout on the Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing on the river. The surrounding area offers numerous hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.Facilities
The campground offers several single-family and a few double campsites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and bearproof food storage locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Seven campsites are walk-in tent sites with parking provided outside the campsite: #69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, and #75. Please be aware that the following campsites are located adjacent to busy Highway 89 and more subject to motor vehicle noise: #7, #9, #11, #13, #15, #17, #19, #21, #23, #47, #49, #51, #53, #67, and #68.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River. A scenic forest of Jeffrey and lodgepole pine trees covers the area.Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.Nearby Attractions
Granite Flat is centrally located between the town of Truckee and Prosser, Boca and Stampede reservoirs to the north, as well as Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley to the south. A variety of outdoor recreational activities are available at each location.
Truckee, 1 mile north, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located 15 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
The facts
- Season: May 27 – October 11 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 73 bookable sites
- 75 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 9 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 65 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), S&P
Site types
- 66 Standard Nonelectric
- 7 Walk To
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
75 campsites at Granite Flat (California)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 39 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 024 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 026 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 027 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 028 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032/033 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 50 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 034 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 041 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 042 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 043 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 044 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 045 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 046 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 047 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 048 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 049 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 050/052 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 051 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 053 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 054 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 055 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 056 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 057 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 058 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 059 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 060 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 061 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 062 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 063 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 064 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 065 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 066 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 067 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 068 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 069 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Walk To | Back In | Paved | 18 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 070 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Walk To | Back In | Paved | 18 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 071 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 072 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 073 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 074 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 075 | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Walk To | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Host | AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA) | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Double S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| Single, S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Truckee, take Highway 89 south approx. 1 mile to the campground. 9500 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
39.29917, -120.20361 · 39°17'57.0"N 120°12'13.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 6.1 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 6.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $22/night for single sites and $44/night for double site
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Granite Flat (California)
- Can you reserve a site at Granite Flat (California)?
- Yes, Granite Flat (California) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Granite Flat (California) have?
- 75 sites in total, of which 73 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Granite Flat (California)?
- 65 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Granite Flat (California)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Granite Flat (California).
- Are campfires allowed at Granite Flat (California)?
- Campfires are allowed at Granite Flat (California). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Granite Flat (California) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Granite Flat (California)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $22 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Restrictions:
- No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.
Accessibility:
- Restrooms and several campsites
Camping near Granite Flat (California)
- Goose Meadows 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alpine Meadow Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Silver Creek-Truckee 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prosser Family 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prosser Ranch Group 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lakeside (Truckee) 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boca Campground 8.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation 6.1 mi · Facility
- Prosser Pits OHV Area 6.1 mi · Facility
- Prosser Hill OHV routes. 6.1 mi · Facility
- Smithneck Creek 7.1 mi · Facility
- Milton Reservoir 7.5 mi · Facility
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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