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
Paula B
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
The camp sites are very large and spacious. I camp here frequently. One complaint I have is that ohv's drive down in places where they are prohibited. They just run over the signs. This has been happening for the last several years that I have been going. This year there were pelicans, ducks, geese and killdeer nesting with babies and the ohv's went into their nesting areas and did spin outs drove all over and stirred up dirt and dust. I imagine that babies were killed and nests disrupted and destroyed. I have never seen a ranger do anything about this and it is quite upsetting. There are several roads and places for ohv's. I'm not sure why they continue to go where they are prohibited. Especially when there is an abundance of wildlife at risk.
Paula B
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
The camp sites are very large and spacious. I camp here frequently. One complaint I have is that ohv's drive down in places where they are prohibited. They just run over the signs. This has been happening for the last several years that I have been going. This year there were pelicans, ducks, geese and killdeer nesting with babies and the ohv's went into their nesting areas and did spin outs drove all over and stirred up dirt and dust. I imagine that babies were killed and nests disrupted and destroyed. I have never seen a ranger do anything about this and it is quite upsetting. There are several roads and places for ohv's. I'm not sure why they continue to go where they are prohibited. Especially when there is an abundance of wildlife at risk.
Erin G
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We usually love this place and have camped here many times over the years. However, this trip was not the usual great time. No camp host, and too many people riding, dirt bikes, quads and side by sides THRU CAMP. We saw several US Forest Service Rangers, who did nothing. Well, one actually stopped a side by side in the camp ground and told the people they needed to be wearing helmets!!!!! Really! No mention of the posted rules that OHVs are not allowed in the campground. At least 10 different vehicles rode through camp multiple times. No one said a word. It was ridiculous that the Rangers did not enforce the posted rules. We have another upcoming trip, I hope this does not happen again.
Erin G
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We usually love this place and have camped here many times over the years. However, this trip was not the usual great time. No camp host, and too many people riding, dirt bikes, quads and side by sides THRU CAMP. We saw several US Forest Service Rangers, who did nothing. Well, one actually stopped a side by side in the camp ground and told the people they needed to be wearing helmets!!!!! Really! No mention of the posted rules that OHVs are not allowed in the campground. At least 10 different vehicles rode through camp multiple times. No one said a word. It was ridiculous that the Rangers did not enforce the posted rules. We have another upcoming trip, I hope this does not happen again.
Joey B
VerifiedJune 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
There was no camp host around. I drove around several times and couldn't find my campsite number. Ended up having to get a hotel. Not good.
Joey B
VerifiedJune 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
There was no camp host around. I drove around several times and couldn't find my campsite number. Ended up having to get a hotel. Not good.
Ebbo S
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
No campfires and no water made it a pretty disappointing camping trip
Ebbo S
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
No campfires and no water made it a pretty disappointing camping trip
Rita G
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Awesome place! Great place for mountain bikes and motorcycles.
Rita G
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Awesome place! Great place for mountain bikes and motorcycles.
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
