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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lower-little-truckee to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA★ 3.8 (27 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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(530) 994-3401· Tahoe National Forest
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

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lower Little Truckee cost per night?+
Lower Little Truckee costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lower Little Truckee open?+
Lower Little Truckee is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lower Little Truckee have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lower Little Truckee?+
Lower Little Truckee can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lower Little Truckee?+
Lower Little Truckee is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Lower Little Truckee?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lower Little Truckee is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lower Little Truckee open, and what are check-in times?+
Lower Little Truckee is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 3.8 (27)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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