Lower Little Truckee Campground

Sierraville, CA

3.8(39 reviews)

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About this campground

Lower Little Truckee Campground is located along the Little Truckee River on Highway 89, about 11 miles north of Truckee. Its convenient 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 the Tahoe National Forest.

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

The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, at an elevation of 6,100 feet. A forest of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade. A few sites overlook the river.

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.

What campers say

Lower Little Truckee Campground is a small, convenient riverside campground on CA-89 about 10 miles north of I-80. Campsites sit very close together and right next to the road, so traffic (and occasionally aircraft) noise can be noticeable at night. Sites suit tent camping and smaller RVs/trailers; larger rigs may find turns and tight spaces difficult. Facilities are basic but well-maintained, with pit/vault toilets, a water spigot, fire rings, grills and trash service. It’s a handy, less-crowded base for exploring the Truckee/Tahoe area, but expect tradeoffs in privacy and space.

Our summary of 39 traveler reviews.