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Upper Little Truckee

Upper Little Truckee
Upper Little Truckee
Upper Little Truckee
UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Upper Little Truckee

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About Upper Little Truckee

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.

Number of accommodations: 18

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

18 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 002, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 003, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 004, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 005, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 006, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 007, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 008, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 009, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 011, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 012, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 013, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 015, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 016, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 018, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 019, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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🚐 020, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
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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.

Review Summary

4.5
59 reviews
5
64.4%
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4
25.4%
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5.1%
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Daniel N

Verified

October 17, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Campground was very clean and organized. The host was very friendly.

Alissa W

Verified

October 13, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

It was convenient to be able to book our campsite online. We had a great off-grid experience, and the camp host was very nice and helpful. We will definitely camp at this campground again.

Stanley F

Verified

September 20, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

4

The campground was really well maintained. The camp host was super nice. The restrooms were super clean. The only drawback of the visit was n't evenmthe campground, it was the smoke from the Mosquito Fire and that only lasted about 3 hours then is was blue skies again.

jim k

Verified

August 16, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Very convenient and good water, excellent river access, friendly camp host.

Mara H

Verified

August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

We had the group campsite and it was very spacious and accommodating for all our guests. The restrooms were spotless!

Gabriela F

Verified

August 2, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

3

Nice spot to rest for the night, did not have showers so just a heads up! Closer to the road than we expected.

jolene C

Verified

July 27, 2022 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

We loved camping riverside! This was our fav camping trip this summer. The host is super nice and helpful. River is low but was great for my 7yr old he could cross the river and play around the water is pretty mellow there. Plenty of shade and sun to enjoy.

Timothy O

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Great place to stay. Although no water for showering, they do have a toilet. Great and close to fishing, hiking and town of Markleville for dining, and cocktails. Good ol Gunny, camp host is always available if you need anything.

Mark S

Verified

July 8, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Vern the host was fantastic. Very friendly. When camping I have never seen restrooms so clean. He is checking the restrooms all day long to make sure they stay clean. He’s also very aware if someone has come into the park that doesn’t belong there or have reservations. I felt very safe at this campground and it was very comforting. I highly recommend camping here and have already told family and friends about our great experience. We will be camping here again. Thank you Vern for the great experience we had and how friendly you are with everyone.

Kerry K

Verified

June 18, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE

5

Site 16 was perfect distance from the highway, close enough to the bathroom and had its own water spigot. It also had its own River viewing spot! We brought a medium sized 4 person tent that fit okay at this site, the camp host suggested a different tent site that would have worked really well. The camp host was doing a great job keeping everything in working order and the bathrooms clean.

Location Upper Little Truckee

Address:
Sierraville Ranger District
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.4914 / -120.245

Elevation: 1877 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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.

General

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.

General

Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.

General

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).

General

Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest.

General

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.

General

Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.

General

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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