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About Silver Creek-truckee
Number of accommodations: 26
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (108)
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Creek Campground in Truckee offers a clean and quiet environment, conveniently located near the Truckee River and major attractions like Tahoe City. Campers appreciate the friendly camp host and the spacious, shaded sites, despite some road noise from nearby Highway 89. While there are some concerns regarding restroom maintenance and accessibility to the river, the overall experience is positive, with many finding it a peaceful spot for camping and outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Creek Campground in Truckee offers a clean and quiet environment, conveniently located near the Truckee River and major attractions like Tahoe City. Campers appreciate the friendly camp host and the spacious, shaded sites, despite some road noise from nearby Highway 89. While there are some concerns regarding restroom maintenance and accessibility to the river, the overall experience is positive, with many finding it a peaceful spot for camping and outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Kimberly C
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
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.
Jake G
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
Worst campground i stayed at. It has such loud road noise it is almost impossible to think
jeff j
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
place was quite and clean
Crystal J
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
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!
Jerry & Celia F
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
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.
Jeff R
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
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.
Daniel B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
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.
Tony P
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
nice campground, great location
Keith M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
Nice place to camp with plenty of room between sites. They tell you about highway noise and that is true. Lots of stars at night. They need larger signs at the water spigot (right next to a bathroom) about not washing dishes and body parts. Our dog enjoyed the site (5).
Victor C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
Nice place and awesome location. The only downside is the noise from the road. But you get used to it. I would definitely recommend it.
Location Silver Creek-truckee
Address:
6300 River Road
Truckee, CA, 96161
United States
From Truckee, travel south on Highway 89 for about 8 miles. Campground is on the left. 6300 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.2233 / -120.203
Elevation: 1850 feet
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: June 4, 2026
