Silver Creek-Truckee

Campground · California · 35 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

35
Bookable sites
30 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
6,067 ft
Elevation
SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND - TRUCKEE
Photo: USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Overview

Silver Creek Campground is located on the Truckee River, off of Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

Fly-fishing for rainbow trout in the Truckee River is a popular activity. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing. The surrounding area offers abundamt hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, seven of which are designated for tent-camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River. A few sites overlook the river. A scenic forest of lodgepole pine and fir covers the area.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Silver Creek Campground is centrally located between Prosser, Boca and Stampede Reservoirs to the north and Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley to the south. A variety of outdoor recreational activities is available at each location.

Truckee, 10 minutes 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 10 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 10 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 35 bookable sites
  • 36 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 30 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, S&P

Site types

  • 15 Standard Nonelectric
  • 15 Walk To
  • 5 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

36 campsites at Silver Creek-Truckee

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceAccessMax rigPeople
001AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
002AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
003AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
004AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
005AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
006AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
007AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
008AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
009AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEETent Only NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In25 ft6 🐾
010AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEETent Only NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In25 ft6 🐾
011AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
013AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
014AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
015AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In20 ft6 🐾
016AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
017AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
018AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEStandard NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
019AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEETent Only NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
020AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEETent Only NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In25 ft6 🐾
021AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEETent Only NonelectricBack InGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾
022AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravelHike In20 ft6 🐾
023AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravelHike In20 ft6 🐾
024AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravelHike In20 ft6 🐾
025AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravelHike In15 ft6 🐾
026AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravelHike In15 ft6 🐾
027AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravelHike In15 ft6 🐾
028AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravelHike In15 ft6 🐾
FS1-25AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEEWalk ToBack InGravel——6 🐾
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Single S&PS&PManagementPull ThroughGravelDrive In30 ft6 🐾

Getting there

From Truckee, travel south on Highway 89 for about 8 miles. Campground is on the left. 6300 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161

39.22326, -120.20260 · 39°13'23.8"N 120°12'9.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in10.69.38.85.03.51.30.30.40.84.16.811.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

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Common questions about Silver Creek-Truckee

Can you reserve a site at Silver Creek-Truckee?
Yes, Silver Creek-Truckee is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Silver Creek-Truckee have?
36 sites in total, of which 35 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek-Truckee?
30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Silver Creek-Truckee?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Creek-Truckee.
Are campfires allowed at Silver Creek-Truckee?
Campfires are allowed at Silver Creek-Truckee. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle

Restrictions:

  • No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Silver Creek-Truckee

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

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