Silver Creek-truckee

SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND - TRUCKEE
SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND - TRUCKEE
SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND - TRUCKEE
SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

26 total sites

RV Sites

13 sites

Tent Sites

13 sites

About Silver Creek-truckee

Silver Creek Campground is located on the Truckee River, off of Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 26

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 26

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
009, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
015, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
019, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
021, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
026, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (128)

What Guests Are Saying

Silver Creek in Truckee offers a comfortable and spacious camping experience, particularly for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River enhances recreational opportunities, and the campground staff are notably friendly and helpful. While there are concerns about road noise and basic facilities, the overall experience is positive, with clean sites and a beautiful natural setting.

Review Summary

4.1
128 reviews
5
52.3%
67
4
22.7%
29
3
11.7%
15
2
8.6%
11
1
4.7%
6

Tony P

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

5

nice campground, great location

Daniel B

Verified

October 3, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

2

Roads into the campground are rather narrow. Maneuvering our camper was a real challenge. Signs directing which roads lead to what sites are non-existent.

Jeff R

Verified

June 11, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

5

This is a great campsite and we have stayed here many times over the years. We were surprised to see they had taken out the water source for the campground. We couldn't find any potable water source on the property.

Jerry & Celia F

Verified

June 14, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

5

The camp Hosts were so welcoming, helpful and attentive to all details concerning this campground! They are the best we have seen in all of our years of camping.
What shocked us was that the Nat'l Forest Service allowed wood campfires...even when your signs prior to the campground arrival stated the fire danger was HIGH! With the drought conditions in the state of CA and the sad shape the trees are in, we were nothing less than totally shocked at your careless behavior.
Thankfully, the camp Hosts drove around continually all night handing out bottles and buckets of water telling everyone to drown their campfires when they were done. My husband further observed the Hosts checking the campfires throughout the campground when most had gone to bed. I slept comfortably knowing the camp Hosts were diligent about the fires. I am saddened to see the National Forest Service being so lax concerning the fire danger in Tahoe.

Crystal J

Verified

June 15, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

5

Host was friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever experienced while camping, not a bug in sight. Our site was spacious, level and private. We loved the easy access to Tahoe City and Truckee. We love it!

jeff j

Verified

June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

5

place was quite and clean

Jake G

Verified

June 26, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

1

Worst campground i stayed at. It has such loud road noise it is almost impossible to think

Kimberly C

Verified

July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

4

The sites were great (04 and 05). We stayed a week and had a blast. The location is great, very close to Squaw and Tahoe City. It felt like we were the only ones in the campground. The hosts were wonderful. A few downfalls included the river being down a steep hill and through some bushes (not ideal for floats). The river proximity is a bit deceiving on the map. The outhouse facilities were quite atrocious too. The hosts did a good job cleaning every day, but there were times the smell was just unbearable. It was time to get those things emptied and somehow more sanitary smelling.

Alexandra P

Verified

July 9, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

5

Campground is nice and tidy! Camp hosts were so nice! Each campsite is very large and comes with the basic amenities. It was nice to sleep to the sound of the creek/river and then enjoy it during the day time. Only small downside was the close proximity to the highway, the cars coming through can be loud sometimes, but as long as you're not there during a holiday or busy weekend, it's not too bad. Overall 10/10 experience.

Sharon M

Verified

July 10, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE

3

Good time except extreme rudeness from camp host toward a family that had reserved their site, and rudeness from neighbor camper. See next page.

Location Silver Creek-truckee

Address:
6300 River Road
Truckee, CA, 96161
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 89, which is approximately 8 miles south of Truckee. There are no nearby interstates or freeways within 25 miles.

Elevation: 1850 feet

Distance to downtown

8 mi drive to downtown Truckee (about 10 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Bear lockers dimensions are 48' wide x 28' deep x 35' tall. Please plan food storage containers accordingly.
  • Limited turnaround space restricts RVs longer than 24 feet
  • Off-highway vehicles must be trailered to and from designated OHV routes. 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.
  • 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: September 2, 2026

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