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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Mihui Betoushana
November 24, 2016
Nestled in a little town. Awesome people.
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.
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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