Upper Little Truckee Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 60 ft
- Sites
- 22
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 1
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
Upper Little Truckee Campground
The Upper Little Truckee Campground is located on Highway 89, about 12 miles north of Truckee. The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. The campground offers single-family campsites, each equiipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A forest of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper covers 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
Season
May 24 – October 13
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$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 designated campsites is prohibited in this area.
Accessibility
Restrooms, selected campsites, and drinking water
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.