Cold Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Logger Dump Station · 11.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 61.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.5436, -120.3155
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Cold Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, California. The facility location makes Cold Creek a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This is a small campground recommended for tent camping and small campers. Large RVs will not be able to make the turnaround exit at this facility. There are a couple of hike-in sites within this campground that share a small parking area toward the back of this facility. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Cold Creek Campground free?
No. Cold Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Cold Creek Campground?
From Sierraville: Drive 4 1/2 miles south on Hwy 89. Campground is on Cold Stream on right. From Truckee: Drive 19 miles north on Hwy 89. Campground is on Cold Stream on left.
What are the rules at Cold Creek Campground?
Bears frequent the area; food should be kept in approved containers or completely hidden such as in the trunk of a car. No off-road vehicle use in the campground. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which ti
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
