Upper Little Truckee

Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SIERRAVILLE, CA, CA

Price: From $22 per night

Price range: $22–$66 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (53 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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. 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/upper-little-truckee to be notified when sites open up.

Upper Little Truckee is a riverside campground on Highway 89 offering excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River, plus nearby hiking, biking, and hunting. Campers consistently praise the attentive camp host and the intimate setting with trails throughout the area.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, American Wolverine, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the region within 8km of campground

Insider tips for Upper Little Truckee: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 22 sites Mid-week walk-in reservations may be available even during peak season Road noise from Highway 89 is noticeable during the day but decreases at night

Skip Upper Little Truckee if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want a large campground — only 22 total sites.

Best time to visit Upper Little Truckee: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Lower Little Truckee (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Sardine Peak Lookout (Sierraville, CA), Cold Creek (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Cottonwood Creek (SIERRAVILLE, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Little Truckee

Cell signal at Upper 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★ 4.4 (53 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. 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 RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
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 — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You want a large campground — only 22 total sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 22 sites

Mid-week walk-in reservations may be available even during peak season

Road noise from Highway 89 is noticeable during the day but decreases at night

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: Gray Wolf, American Wolverine, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the region within 8km of campground

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 12 miles turn left into the campground.

Campground entrance

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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 Upper Little Truckee cost per night?+
Upper Little Truckee costs $22–$66 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Upper Little Truckee open?+
Upper Little Truckee is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Upper Little Truckee have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Little Truckee?+
Upper Little Truckee can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Upper Little Truckee?+
Upper 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 Upper Little Truckee?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Upper Little Truckee is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Upper Little Truckee open, and what are check-in times?+
Upper Little Truckee is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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
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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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$22 /night★ 4.4 (53)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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