Lower Little Truckee 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 · 6.3 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 56.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.4857, -120.2371
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 the Tahoe National Forest.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lower Little Truckee Campground free?
No. Lower Little Truckee Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lower Little Truckee Campground?
From Sierraville: Drive 12 miles south on Hwy 89. Campground is located on the right and is along the Little Truckee River. From Truckee: Drive 12 miles north on Hwy 89. Campground is located on the left and is along the Little Truckee River.
What are the rules at Lower Little Truckee Campground?
Bears frequent the area; we recommend keeping food in an approved bear container or hiding all food items completely out of sight as in the trunk of a car. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any t
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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.
