About Lakeside (truckee)
Number of accommodations: 41
Campground Amenities
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Lake Access
Seasonal information
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
Laura F
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
REALLY enjoyed this camping spot at Truckee Lakeside ! What a beautiful spot!! water high but perfect temp!!
Great bike trail and secluded camp spots with trees or right on the water.
Dustin F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Nice campground. Lake was full so easy to get to the water. Was there Monday through Wednesday and it was full, but lots of room between sites. Would go back again and would recommend.
Frank R
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Great experience
frank w
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Currently, water is unusually high and shore access is poor, fishing is decent, take bug repellent. Great camp ground
Amy L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We were at Site 38 and the view of the mountain and lake is amazing, until a giant toy hauler blocked our view at the site next to us. The system says the limit for this site is a 20' RV, but it can hold much larger. It's essentially a pull-through site so you could put a 50' RV there if you wanted. Solar and Starlink work perfectly at this site as there is no tree cover. Barely any Verizon service in this spot. This campground is amazing but gets a lot of OHV traffic on the weekends because of the trail system across from it. That means a ton of dust and noise, but during the week it's pretty quiet. Overall great campground, great views, close enough to Truckee to explore the town for dinner (try brunch at Donner Lake Kitchen!) and close enough to Tahoe and hiking trails. Campground host is great and very helpful!
STEVEN B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We have been camping at Lakeside for years. I think the water has been cut off for the last three, if not four years. Why can't the forest service, or whomever is in charge of the water situation, get it fixed.
There also was a question from the Camp Host about having more than one trailer on a site. We have done this for years, and all of a sudden it seems to be a problem.
Melanie G
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This was our second time staying in this site. We have a 23 foot trailer and it fit just fine. The site was oriented a little oddly, but we made it work. I loved sitting near the firepit each morning facing out towards the lake, drinking my morning coffee. What a beautiful view with the lake and mountains!!! We had fun in the lake with the paddle boards and kayaks and this year we did a little fishing with the kayaks and caught 2, 15" fish that we cooked up for dinner. Both years we've camped here in mid June. The temperatures have been really nice. We will definitely return in the future.
Dawn J
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Had a great time as always just wish it hadn’t rained every day, but overall was great
Rebecca M
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
It’s a nice spot to stop with some pretty views across the lake. Sites were a bit indistinct, opening into the roadway with little vegetation to define them. The vault toilets smelled fine but didn’t look as clean as other national forest facilities we’ve encountered. Camp host had firewood for sale, an increasingly rare amenity. No recycling. No potable water at the campground, only at the ranger station in town.
Jason
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Great location, beautiful scenery.
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. |
