Lower Little Truckee
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Located along the Little Truckee River about 11 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89, this campground offers convenient access to fishing for rainbow and brown trout, plus hiking, hunting, and mountain biking opportunities. Google reviewers praise the beautiful views and return repeatedly for camping.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Belding's Ground Squirrel, Northern Rubber Boa, and Common Ravens documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Lower Little Truckee: Book early — this is a popular federal campground RVs up to approximately 30 feet are suitable; larger trailers may have difficulty maneuvering Suitable for self-contained RVs only as there are no hookups
Skip Lower Little Truckee if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You are sensitive to aircraft noise — overhead airplane traffic reported throughout the night. You have a large RV — reviewers note tight spacing unsuitable for 35-foot trailers.
Best time to visit Lower Little Truckee: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Upper Little Truckee (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Sardine Peak Lookout (Sierraville, CA), Cold Creek (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Cottonwood Creek (SIERRAVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Little Truckee
Cell signal at Lower Little Truckee (SIERRAVILLE, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
RVs up to approximately 30 feet are suitable; larger trailers may have difficulty maneuvering
Suitable for self-contained RVs only as there are no hookups
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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