About Lakeside (truckee)
Number of accommodations: 41
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Lake Access
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (130)
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeside Campground in Truckee is praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and stunning views of the night sky, making it a memorable destination for campers. Camp hosts Kim and John receive high marks for their friendliness and attentiveness, contributing to a pleasant camping experience. However, some campers noted issues with noise from nearby sites, a lack of running water, and uneven ground in certain areas, which could impact comfort. Overall, many visitors express a desire to return due to the campground's beauty and welcoming atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeside Campground in Truckee is praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and stunning views of the night sky, making it a memorable destination for campers. Camp hosts Kim and John receive high marks for their friendliness and attentiveness, contributing to a pleasant camping experience. However, some campers noted issues with noise from nearby sites, a lack of running water, and uneven ground in certain areas, which could impact comfort. Overall, many visitors express a desire to return due to the campground's beauty and welcoming atmosphere.
Review Summary
Nicoletta C
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
this is a great campground, no hook ups, no fancy bathroom, the most beautiful surroundings and very peaceful.
Bryan H
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This place is really better for trailer/RV camping due to lack of shade. The sites at the north end of camp have little to no shade. Spots 1-7 all have good shade as well as 13-16 but those are near entrance and get more traffic. Many 4 wheelers, side by sides, motorcycles etc. at camp. Not that they were tearing up the campground or anything. They ride nearby moto trails. I think we were 1 of maybe only 3 total tent campers on the weekend. Our spot at 3 was nicely shaded but no real level space for a tent. We managed fine with a large 4 person tent but our 6 year old daughter kept sliding down to the bottom. My wife and I didn't slide as much and neither did our 10 year old since we're a bit heavier. Oh, and NO WATER at the campground. Didn't know that prior to camping but apparently it's been off since Covid for some reason. Campground was dog friendly. Ranger comes by few times a day and will ask you to put dog on leash but we managed to have him off for a good bit and no trouble. You can have dogs off leash if you're near the lake too as there is plenty of room to spread out.
Lake level was low so you have a bit of a walk over to the water from the campground and the land near the water is sloping so you need to manage that. No shade anywhere near the water so take an E-Z-Up down there. Lake floor is muddy on campground side but less so on opposite side. Water is warm and not very deep and also not very clear. Lots of SUPs in the water as well as kayakers.
Would recommend getting up early for a peak at the sunrise right across the lake. Some fog rising from the lake with the morning sun shining was pretty epic. Also catch the hot air balloons coming up in the still morning air. Campsites 1-7 are well shaded in the afternoons and sitting at camp with a view of the lake from around 5-8pm was very nice and relaxing. Oh, and NO BUGS! We had just camped of Hwy 20 week prior and had mosquitos and yellow jackets galore. None here at all. Not a bit on us. Nice!
Judith W
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Had a great time. Very nice and friendly camp hosts. Clean bathrooms. There was no water available at the campground, that was a little bit of a problem, but we got it figured out.
Paul W
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Clean and quiet.
Mike C
VerifiedMarch 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Nice
Todd S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Right off of the water. You can store your boats just below your campsite. No shade but it wasn't really necessary at the time.
David M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Nice quiet week long stay close to the warm lake and the dark starry sky.
Yuliana C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
The water was very low but we had a great time.
Yuliana C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We loved the lake. Sites are roomy, though site 29 is not the best. We were close to the lake and my son had the best time. We will definitely rerun to this campground.
Mike B
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Camp was decent, map of campground is a little misleading.
Location Lakeside (truckee)
Address:
13453 Old Highway 89
Truckee, CA, 96161
United States
From Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north toward Sierraville. In approximately 3.5 miles turn right at the sign for Prosser Recreation Sites. In one mile the campground will be on the left. 13453 Old Highway 89, Truckee, CA 96161
Latitude & Longitude: 39.3832 / -120.172
Elevation: 1754 feet
Policies & Rules
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Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter and exit the facility. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground. |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest. |
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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 Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD). |
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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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Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability). |
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One vehicle included with 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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Maximum 1 RV per site. |
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Water will not be available at this facility for the 2026 season. Please plan accordingly when making a reservation and planning arrival. |
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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 site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance. |
