About Upper Little Truckee
Number of accommodations: 18
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (164)
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Little Truckee campground offers a clean and enjoyable experience, with well-maintained bathrooms and friendly camp host Vern, who enhances visitors' stays. The campsite is spacious and close to a beautiful creek, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some guests noted traffic noise from nearby Highway 89 and issues with site mapping, overall feedback highlights the cleanliness and positive atmosphere of the campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Little Truckee campground offers a clean and enjoyable experience, with well-maintained bathrooms and friendly camp host Vern, who enhances visitors' stays. The campsite is spacious and close to a beautiful creek, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some guests noted traffic noise from nearby Highway 89 and issues with site mapping, overall feedback highlights the cleanliness and positive atmosphere of the campground.
Review Summary
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.
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.
Tyler S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Great relaxing spot!
Tyler S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Great relaxing spot!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Location Upper Little Truckee
Address:
Sierraville Ranger District, 317 South Lincoln Street (Hwy 89), Po Box 95
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north to Sierraville. In aproximately 12 miles turn left into the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4914 / -120.245
Elevation: 1877 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- One vehicle is included with a single site reservation; additional vehicles incur a $10 nightly fee.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food in approved containers to avoid attracting bears.
Site types & loops
- Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted during hot, dry weather; check with the ranger district for updates.
General
- 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.
Site capacity
- A maximum of 6 people and 2 dogs are allowed per site; dogs must be leashed or confined.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
