UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
federal · SIERRAVILLE, CA
- fuel station9.3 mi

Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 9.3 mi
fuel station
Sierraville Service and Country Store
- 12 mi
propane
7-Eleven
- 12 mi
grocery
Safeway
- 12 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 2.3 mi
trailhead
Little Truckee Summit Staging Area
- 6.1 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.5 mi
recreation site
Little Truckee
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT · SIERRAVILLE, CA 96126
- (530) 994-3401
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 39 days ahead.
Based on 72 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
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