Road leading into Lower Little Truckee Campground.
Entrance sign along Hwy 89 to the Lower Little Truckee campground.
Picnic table next to the Little Truckee River
Picnic table in the shade within Lower Little Truckee Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

About Lower Little Truckee

Lower Little Truckee Campground is located along the Little Truckee River on Highway 89, about 11 mi 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 Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Available sites

12 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 8 ft · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 8 ft · Gravel

Reviews (41)

What Guests Are Saying

Lower Little Truckee offers a clean and spacious campground in a scenic wooded area with a nearby river, making it a peaceful getaway for nature lovers. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, as well as the well-maintained facilities. While some noted traffic noise from Route 89 and non-potable water, many enjoyed the tranquility and privacy of the sites, making it a desirable spot for future visits.

Review Summary

4.0
41 reviews
5
48.8%
20
4
26.8%
11
3
4.9%
2
2
9.8%
4
1
9.8%
4

Coleman M

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Coleman M

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Jodi B

Verified

July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Loved this campground…hardly anyone around, very large and shady sites right next to the river. Perfect!

Patricia V

Verified

July 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

We had a great experience at Lower Little Truckee! We stayed in our campervan with our dog, and it was the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway. The campground is quiet and scenic, with the river nearby adding a relaxing atmosphere. The campsites are well-spaced for privacy, and the bathroom facilities were clean and well-maintained. It was a great place to unwind, enjoy nature, and explore the area. We’d definitely come back!

Gregory T

Verified

July 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

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William P

Verified

December 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

2

Campground was nice with river but loud trucks driving on the adjacent highway kept me awake all night. I might return for day use but not overnight.

jaquelina p

Verified

February 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Close to the road but otherwise excellent

Martin S

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

4

Clean and quiet campground. Spacious sites.

Michelle K

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

3

The water to be on at the location.

Charles R

Verified

July 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE

4

Nice, clean campground, beautiful wooded area, with the scenic Truckee stream running behind the campground. Good sites. The only negatives were the non-potable water, and the traffic noise from the nearby Route 89.

Location & Directions for Lower Little Truckee

Sierraville Ranger District, Sierraville, CA 96126 United States

Elevation: 1,868 ft

Getting There

From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north to Sierraville. In aproximately 11 mi turn left into the campground.

Nearest town

Sierraville, CA - 12 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Interstate 80, with exit 188 leading to Highway 89 north towards Sierraville.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $10/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
  • Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.
  • 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. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierraville Ranger District (530) 994-3401 (voice), (530) 994-3521 (TDD).
  • Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • 6 people and 2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance. 

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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