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
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VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Great campground and the camp host Vern is the best!
Art T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Well maintained campground. Clean campsites. Nice location next to river.
Art T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Well maintained campground. Clean campsites. Nice location next to river.
Art T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
Well maintained campground. Clean campsites. Nice location next to river.
Melissa W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
The only reason I rate this as a 4 is because it's close to 89. And, despite that, I didn't mind the traffic too much. This is a delightful spot to camp, with lots of bird activity (Osprey seen daily with sticks to build or reinforce a nest), and a trail that connects to Lower Truckee campground. The campsite is clean and well taken care of, and it was great to have an amicable, friendly campground host (Vern) onsite. I will go back.
Melissa W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
The only reason I rate this as a 4 is because it's close to 89. And, despite that, I didn't mind the traffic too much. This is a delightful spot to camp, with lots of bird activity (Osprey seen daily with sticks to build or reinforce a nest), and a trail that connects to Lower Truckee campground. The campsite is clean and well taken care of, and it was great to have an amicable, friendly campground host (Vern) onsite. I will go back.
Melissa W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
The only reason I rate this as a 4 is because it's close to 89. And, despite that, I didn't mind the traffic too much. This is a delightful spot to camp, with lots of bird activity (Osprey seen daily with sticks to build or reinforce a nest), and a trail that connects to Lower Truckee campground. The campsite is clean and well taken care of, and it was great to have an amicable, friendly campground host (Vern) onsite. I will go back.
Tomas S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
VERY clean , and right on the water! The camp host is very engaged in his area of operation and visits each site seeing how everyone is doing. Very great camp host! No phone signal, but about 5/10 mins drive down the road will get you enough to catch up on missed calls/texts. Sites are well taken care of. Road is pretty close to the sites, so you can hear cars driving though out the night. Other than that, we will be re-visiting again next year. North Shore Lake Tahoe is about 1 hour away, Reno is about 30 mins away.
Tomas S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
VERY clean , and right on the water! The camp host is very engaged in his area of operation and visits each site seeing how everyone is doing. Very great camp host! No phone signal, but about 5/10 mins drive down the road will get you enough to catch up on missed calls/texts. Sites are well taken care of. Road is pretty close to the sites, so you can hear cars driving though out the night. Other than that, we will be re-visiting again next year. North Shore Lake Tahoe is about 1 hour away, Reno is about 30 mins away.
Tomas S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE
VERY clean , and right on the water! The camp host is very engaged in his area of operation and visits each site seeing how everyone is doing. Very great camp host! No phone signal, but about 5/10 mins drive down the road will get you enough to catch up on missed calls/texts. Sites are well taken care of. Road is pretty close to the sites, so you can hear cars driving though out the night. Other than that, we will be re-visiting again next year. North Shore Lake Tahoe is about 1 hour away, Reno is about 30 mins away.
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
