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
Nona P
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
I didnβt like it there. It is very close to the hi-way. It is also close to the river, but not to easy to access. I didnβt stay.
Kenny L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Tough to enjoy when your reservations get cancelled
Monica U
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
We really enjoyed our mostly peaceful experience here. We love our camp host Vern! He is always helpful and has tips and stories for us. We enjoyed seeing a Toad, Snakes, Birds, Beavers and otters on our trip.
Vickie N
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Had a great time. It has easy access to the river down a little trail. Clean restrooms. A great place to go and get away from technology.
Benjamin R
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Nice place. Vern, the campground host was super friendly. Cleanest toilets I have ever seen in a campground. We left midway on our stay because the smoke from the Dixie fires.
Andre M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
I've been coming here about 4 times a year and the camp host is hands down the one of the most polite, considerate and just over all on top of his craft. The campgrounds facilities are always clean and stocked and heβs got firewood ready for any camp size.
The campgrounds is backed up in a stream thatβs great for swimming, fishing and of courseβ¦ that picture perfect scenery for The Gram aka InstaGram for the boomers.
I give the campground and total experience a 10/10
Joel G
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Space # 20 was very nice close to the bathroom and the street noise was okay the camp host Vern was very nice and helpful could use site pictures
Martin L
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
No cell service other then that itβs a great campsite
Deena A
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Our host Vernon was such a nice guy. The campgrounds were clean and we had a wonderful time.
Janine T
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Great location, I believe all sites can accommodate RVs (from what I saw when walking around the campground). The host, Vernon, was super helpful and welcoming. The site was very close to the river. We had a great time tent camping in the area and it looked like all of the campsites provided some shade and some privacy (some sites more than others). Campsite was very clean.
Something to note - the campsite is VERY close to the highway (we knew this when reserving); however, there was not much traffic in the afternoon or evening, so it wasn't bothersome. The water was very low as well but we understand it was due to redirecting the water source to another location. We were still able to catch some fish and the host directed us to some great fishing holes. Bathrooms were closed but port-a-potties were available.
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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| 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. |
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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. |
