Lower Little Truckee Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 45 ft
- Sites
- 15
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Lower Little Truckee Campground
**Please read the Forest Order (linked HERE ) for Camping & Campfire Restrictions** Lower Little Truckee 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 cover the area, offering partial shade. A few sites overlook the river. Fishing for rainbow and brown trout is a popular activity. The surrounding area offers hiking and biking trails. This campground is maintained and operated by the Sierraville Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$20.00 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Restrictions
Bears frequent the area; we recommend keeping food in an approved bear container or hiding all food items completely out of sight as in the trunk of a car. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within 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 allowed. Camping outside designated campsites is prohibited in this area.
Accessibility
Restrooms
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.