About Upper Little Truckee
Number of accommodations: 18
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
River Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (59)
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Little Truckee campground is well-regarded for its clean facilities, including spotless bathrooms, and a friendly camp host, Vern, who goes above and beyond to enhance visitors' experiences. The campground offers spacious sites and is close to a lovely creek, ideal for relaxation and hiking. However, some guests noted the noise from nearby Highway 89 and inaccuracies in online maps, as well as a lack of hosts on-site for assistance.
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Little Truckee campground is well-regarded for its clean facilities, including spotless bathrooms, and a friendly camp host, Vern, who goes above and beyond to enhance visitors' experiences. The campground offers spacious sites and is close to a lovely creek, ideal for relaxation and hiking. However, some guests noted the noise from nearby Highway 89 and inaccuracies in online maps, as well as a lack of hosts on-site for assistance.
Review Summary
Jay P
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Bathrooms were clean. However, there was no host site. We were told that someone would be selling wood at the campground, and there was no-one there to even talk to. The map online was not accurate with site and bathroom locations. We reserved a spot to be close to a bathroom for health reasons, and when we arrived the site ended up being about a 5 minute walk to the nearest bathroom. The site was very rocky, but not horrible.
Trevor P
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
The caretaker is amazing. Best ever. Goes out of his way to make sure you have a great experience.
Sierra B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Love the camp host vern, he is the best! Close to the highway and a creek so beware of mosquitoes. Very clean bathrooms.
Philip M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
This campground is kept very clean. Was quiet and enjoyable. Camp host Vern was friendly and helpful. Will try to stay here again next year.
Tyler S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Great relaxing spot!
Mike A
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
The camp sites are a very good size with room for eight-person tents. The Truckee river is a short walk away, and the Bear Valley OHV trails are a short drive away. The bathroom was very clean and well stocked with paper. The potable water is available from a hand-pump station that flows after about seven pumps of the lever. The camp host was also very friendly.
The flow of the river is nice to listen to at night until a vehicle drives by. The campsite is butted up to highway 89. Traffic at night is sparse, but when a vehicle does come by everything else is drown out for a few seconds. That's the biggest drawback. Also there are no bear boxes, but I had no issues during my stay in June.
Joshua N
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
We chose Upper Little Truckee campground because it is a short trip from Sparks, and it is completely off grid. It was nice to have no connectivity for a few days. Unplugged, we were able to hike and relax without any distractions. Vern, the camp host, is always helpful and courteous. This is one of our favorite campgrounds close to home.
Megan O
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
I liked this space. Our spot was right up against our neighbors but luckily they were super friendly. Nice little trail that leads to lower camp site - beautiful creek behind us that was safe for the kids to wade in. No fire burn in effect but understandable. You do hear traffic noise but it quiets down in the evening.
Rammprasad G
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
The creek near the campsite is lovely. The campsite is next to the highway 89. We can hear the traffic noise. There are a plenty of rocks surrounding the fire ring. Can’t have camp chairs. Had to stand to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Overall very nice experience.
Richard M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Camp host very helpful even with late arrival
Location Upper Little Truckee
Address:
Sierraville Ranger District
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4914 / -120.245
Elevation: 1877 feet
Policies & Rules
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One vehicle included with single site reservation and 10 vehicles included in group site 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. |
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Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. |
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Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground. |
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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). |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest. |
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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. |
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Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm. |
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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. |
