About Lakeside (Truckee)
Number of accommodations: 41
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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
Yuli C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We love this place but the no potable water situation is embarrassing. It’s been three years! Fix the darn issue.
Yuli C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
We love this place but the no potable water situation is embarrassing. It’s been three years! Fix the darn issue.
Jeremiah C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This was a return trip, what a great place with an outstanding camp host.
Jeremiah C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
This was a return trip, what a great place with an outstanding camp host.
Steve M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Clean well kept facilities.
Steve M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Clean well kept facilities.
Anna M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Campsite 6 is a great site. It’s a little bit more private than the other sites and provides shade while still having lake views. We brought a propane campfire pit since there is a burn ban in place and we were really glad that we did. We wouldn’t recommend campsite 8 as it’s in the middle of a loop and surrounded by other campsites and does not provide any privacy.
Anna M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE)
Campsite 6 is a great site. It’s a little bit more private than the other sites and provides shade while still having lake views. We brought a propane campfire pit since there is a burn ban in place and we were really glad that we did. We wouldn’t recommend campsite 8 as it’s in the middle of a loop and surrounded by other campsites and does not provide any privacy.
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.
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
