Upper Little Truckee
Campground · California · 22 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 22
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 25
- People per site
- 6,162 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
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.Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.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.Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.Nearby Attractions
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.The facts
- Season: May 24 – October 13 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 22 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Site types
- 21 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.
22 campsites at Upper Little Truckee
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 40 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
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.
39.49140, -120.24486 · 39°29'29.1"N 120°14'41.5"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 5.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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 Upper Little Truckee
- Can you reserve a site at Upper Little Truckee?
- Yes, Upper Little Truckee is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Upper Little Truckee have?
- 22 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Upper Little Truckee?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Upper Little Truckee?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Little Truckee.
Also listed by
Upper Little Truckee also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Upper Little Truckee's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20.00 per family site $66.00 for the group area $5 for extra vehicle
Restrictions:
- 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 d
Accessibility:
- Restrooms, selected campsites, and drinking water
Camping near Upper Little Truckee
- Lower Little Truckee 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sardine Peak Lookout 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cold Creek 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cottonwood Creek 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Logger Campground 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Emigrant Group 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kyburz Flat Interpretive Site 1 mi · Facility
- Kyburz Marsh Watchable Wildlife Site 1 mi · Facility
- Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging Area 2.2 mi · Facility
- Sagehen Creek Campground 4 mi · Campground
- Bear Valley Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
- Stampede Reservoir - Water Recreation 7.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (530) 994-3401
- Book Recreation.gov
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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