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About Lakeside (Truckee)
Number of accommodations: 41
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (282)
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeside Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful location near the lake, with clean facilities and spacious camping sites. Many visitors praised the friendly and helpful camp hosts, making for a pleasant stay. However, some campers experienced issues with noise from fellow guests and a lack of potable water, which could affect future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeside Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful location near the lake, with clean facilities and spacious camping sites. Many visitors praised the friendly and helpful camp hosts, making for a pleasant stay. However, some campers experienced issues with noise from fellow guests and a lack of potable water, which could affect future visits.
Review Summary
Jackson R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This is a good campground, with a few caveats. The first of which is that there is zero running water, potable or not. This makes it incredibly hard on tent campers (like myself), and RV campers who don't want to haul gallons of water up the mountain. Hindsight is that it is 2024, we have cell service and truckee is 10 minutes away, and this campground and surrounding campgrounds should have flush toilets and potable water available. Building on that the road is in terrible condition with multiple potholes and speedbumps (even though the potholes are so big that they act as speed bumps). It may be time to close down a little early in the season to give this campground some much needed upgrades. Finally, tent campers beware that if you pick a site on the lake you will likely have little to no shade whatsoever. Adding to that campsite 8 should only really be used if you have a large group and you want to reserve the entire loop around it, this is a horrible site for solo campers and tent campers, as you are right in the middle of a loop and everyone can easily see your business.
Jackson R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This is a good campground, with a few caveats. The first of which is that there is zero running water, potable or not. This makes it incredibly hard on tent campers (like myself), and RV campers who don't want to haul gallons of water up the mountain. Hindsight is that it is 2024, we have cell service and truckee is 10 minutes away, and this campground and surrounding campgrounds should have flush toilets and potable water available. Building on that the road is in terrible condition with multiple potholes and speedbumps (even though the potholes are so big that they act as speed bumps). It may be time to close down a little early in the season to give this campground some much needed upgrades. Finally, tent campers beware that if you pick a site on the lake you will likely have little to no shade whatsoever. Adding to that campsite 8 should only really be used if you have a large group and you want to reserve the entire loop around it, this is a horrible site for solo campers and tent campers, as you are right in the middle of a loop and everyone can easily see your business.
Barbara A
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
there wasnt ANY water and the 2 camps next to us were a huge family and partied loud!
We moved to another site and gave up 2 nights!
we did not like it!
Barbara A
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
there wasnt ANY water and the 2 camps next to us were a huge family and partied loud!
We moved to another site and gave up 2 nights!
we did not like it!
Dustin B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Everything about this campground was fantastic EXCEPT THE CAMP HOST. He was outright rude to us and many of the campers around us. We had 3 sites, 3 families total. 6 adults, 6 young kids. We felt harassed by the host. If you've ever seen The Office, picture Dwight Schrute on steroids. Great spot to camp, minus the narcissistic host on a serious power trip.
Dustin B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Everything about this campground was fantastic EXCEPT THE CAMP HOST. He was outright rude to us and many of the campers around us. We had 3 sites, 3 families total. 6 adults, 6 young kids. We felt harassed by the host. If you've ever seen The Office, picture Dwight Schrute on steroids. Great spot to camp, minus the narcissistic host on a serious power trip.
Janine M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Gorgeous little spot on the water with mountain views that light up during sunset. Quick access to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, but feels removed from the crowds. Tent sites were not particularly large, but all appeared clean and well-situated in relation to the water. Easy to find, dog-friendly, decent cell service; we will definitely be back!
We did unfortunately end up between two large, loud groups and that kicked up a lot of dirt bike dust and bumpin' music; would have liked a bit more management from the camp host in that regard, but fortunately the dirt bike group quieted down after sunset and the music-players lowered the volume after I asked.
Janine M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Gorgeous little spot on the water with mountain views that light up during sunset. Quick access to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, but feels removed from the crowds. Tent sites were not particularly large, but all appeared clean and well-situated in relation to the water. Easy to find, dog-friendly, decent cell service; we will definitely be back!
We did unfortunately end up between two large, loud groups and that kicked up a lot of dirt bike dust and bumpin' music; would have liked a bit more management from the camp host in that regard, but fortunately the dirt bike group quieted down after sunset and the music-players lowered the volume after I asked.
Jane C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
I camp here every year, and look forward to it... but the camp host is incredibly rude. He's been host for the last 3 years and each year seems to get worse. This, and the lack of available water over the last few years are the only reason this campground isn't a 5 star.
Otherwise it's great! Lakeside camping (after a good winter) with lots of trees and a well stocked lake for fishing. Its also super close to town just in case you forget something.
Jane C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
I camp here every year, and look forward to it... but the camp host is incredibly rude. He's been host for the last 3 years and each year seems to get worse. This, and the lack of available water over the last few years are the only reason this campground isn't a 5 star.
Otherwise it's great! Lakeside camping (after a good winter) with lots of trees and a well stocked lake for fishing. Its also super close to town just in case you forget something.
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
Elevation: 1754 feet
5.9 mi drive to downtown Truckee (about 12 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter and exit the facility. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground.
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest.
- 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).
- 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.
- Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability).
- 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.
- Maximum 1 RV per site.
- Water will not be available at this facility for the 2026 season. Please plan accordingly when making a reservation and planning arrival.
- 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.
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