About Lakeside (Truckee)
Number of accommodations: 41
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2026 Season availability
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Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (260)
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeside Campground in Truckee receives high praise for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and stunning night sky views, making it a memorable destination for visitors. Camp hosts Kim and John are highlighted for their friendliness and dedication to maintaining the area. While some campers noted issues with noise and water availability, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lakeside Campground in Truckee receives high praise for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and stunning night sky views, making it a memorable destination for visitors. Camp hosts Kim and John are highlighted for their friendliness and dedication to maintaining the area. While some campers noted issues with noise and water availability, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Erin G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We camp here mutiple times per summer for about 5 years now. We loved this place for the quiet and the fishing and hiking. This was our 3rd trip to Lakeside camp ground this year. This trip was only ok, not the usual great trip we have had years prior. This trip there was a JET SKI on the lake and multiple OHVs in camp. VERY DISAPPOINTING. Boca and Stampeed are nearby for power boats and OHVs have plenty of terrain outside of the campgound! Not the quiet, relaxing fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and hiking place it use to be.
Erin G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We camp here mutiple times per summer for about 5 years now. We loved this place for the quiet and the fishing and hiking. This was our 3rd trip to Lakeside camp ground this year. This trip was only ok, not the usual great trip we have had years prior. This trip there was a JET SKI on the lake and multiple OHVs in camp. VERY DISAPPOINTING. Boca and Stampeed are nearby for power boats and OHVs have plenty of terrain outside of the campgound! Not the quiet, relaxing fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and hiking place it use to be.
Shyamal K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
I've stayed multiple nights at this campground in the past so I had a good idea of what to expect. Further, I was aware of potable water not being available due to low lake levels and so was prepared for that. What was surprising and disappointing was the loud shouting, talking, laughing around midnight or 1am on 6/25. I was really there just to sleep and was hoping it would be quiet. Though all other sites were, site 30 or 31 had a group that just didn't abide by common courtesy rules. Since I was too tired to do anything about it, I didn't tell anyone and left very early in the morning, quickly and quietly on the 25th. Really, having all sites be quiet by 10pm would have taken this from a 3* to 5*.
Shyamal K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
I've stayed multiple nights at this campground in the past so I had a good idea of what to expect. Further, I was aware of potable water not being available due to low lake levels and so was prepared for that. What was surprising and disappointing was the loud shouting, talking, laughing around midnight or 1am on 6/25. I was really there just to sleep and was hoping it would be quiet. Though all other sites were, site 30 or 31 had a group that just didn't abide by common courtesy rules. Since I was too tired to do anything about it, I didn't tell anyone and left very early in the morning, quickly and quietly on the 25th. Really, having all sites be quiet by 10pm would have taken this from a 3* to 5*.
Scott B
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Beautiful and quiet
Melanie G
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This was our first time camping at Lakeside. We camped in mid June. It was lovely. Temperatures were a bit cool but not encomforatlbly so, and no mosquitos! There were beautiful purple flowers around the lake. It was quiet and peaceful. We were close enough to the lake to tram the kayaks to the water. We will definitely stay here again.
Scott B
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Beautiful and quiet
Melanie G
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This was our first time camping at Lakeside. We camped in mid June. It was lovely. Temperatures were a bit cool but not encomforatlbly so, and no mosquitos! There were beautiful purple flowers around the lake. It was quiet and peaceful. We were close enough to the lake to tram the kayaks to the water. We will definitely stay here again.
Jesus T
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Amazing place
To stay, super clean
Jesus T
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Amazing place
To stay, super clean
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
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
