Upper 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 · 6.8 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 56.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.4913, -120.2448
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Upper Little Truckee Campground is located on Highway 89, about 12 miles north of Truckee. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Upper Little Truckee Campground free?
No. Upper Little Truckee Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Upper Little Truckee Campground?
From Sierraville: Drive 11 1/2 miles south on Hwy 89. Campground is on right and is along the Little Truckee River.From Truckee: Drive 13 1/2 miles north on Hwy 89. Campground is on left and is along the Little Truckee River.
What are the rules at Upper Little Truckee Campground?
Bears frequent the area; we recommend all food be kept in a bear container or hidden completely out of sight such as in the trunk of a car. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfire and charcoa
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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.
