California · published-coordinate region
Lower Little Truckee
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USDA Forest Service15Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
15Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Lower Little Truckee Campground is located along the Little Truckee River on Highway 89, about 11 miles north of Truckee. Its convenient location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
Fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. The surrounding area offers hiking and biking trails.Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, at an elevation of 6,100 feet. A forest of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade. A few sites overlook the river.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The Town of Truckee, 10 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town with Interstate highway connectivitiy including top notch restaraunts, resorts, and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located 30 minutes away and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Stampede Reservoir and recreation area is a 35-minute drive southeast of the campground. Sardine Lakes, within beautiful Lakes Basin, is a 40-minute drive northwest, via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 15 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
15
Vehicle limit
15
Vehicle length
15
Driveway entry
15
Shade
15
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
15
Operator directions
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north to Sierraville. In aproximately 11 miles turn left into the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
15 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 15 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 35 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Pickup Camper: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Rv/Motorhome: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 005 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 31 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 006 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 35 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Fifth Wheel: 35 ft Pickup Camper: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 007 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 40 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Pickup Camper: 40 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 008 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 35 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Fifth Wheel: 35 ft Pickup Camper: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Fifth Wheel: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Fifth Wheel: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 25 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 25 ft Pickup Camper: 25 ft Pop Up: 25 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 25 ft Vehicle: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 25 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 25 ft Pickup Camper: 25 ft Pop Up: 25 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 25 ft Vehicle: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 40 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Pickup Camper: 40 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 45 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 45 ft Pickup Camper: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 57 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 015 LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE Source updated: 2026-06-10 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 40 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Pickup Camper: 40 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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