Adventure
Cold Creek
California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)
Cold Creek is in Sierraville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
34.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe15.4 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Cold Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 2 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 0 pull-through, 2 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 34.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Creek Access
- Vault Toilets
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 20 ft.
- Rated 3.0★ across 12 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Standard Nonelectric
8 sites like thisRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
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$16/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Cold Creek, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundCottonwood Creek0.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee15.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeUpper Little Truckee5.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestLower Little Truckee5.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 007 walk to | – | – | $16 |
| 006 walk to | – | – | $16 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
| 008 walk to | – | – | $16 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $16 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 20 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Cold Creek: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Cold Creek?
- Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Cold Creek have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Cold Creek?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Cold Creek?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Candace M ★ 3 · Sep 2025Right off the road, can be a little noisy. The creek is pleasant background noise. Campsites are pretty close to each other, and the road is a little rough but not horrible. Bathrooms were vault toilets, total of 4 stalls at the campground. Bring toilet paper just in case it runs out, it was not serviced every day. Only trash can is the large dumpster. The trees were very nice and the ground was flat and comfy.
Brandon Beem B ★ 1 · Aug 2025The forest circus employee who is supposed to ensure a safe amping experience drive too fast and nearly hit one of my kids. He apologized then proceeded to threaten to ticcket us for having part of our campsite outside the spaces "boundaries" even though we had both sites rented next to each other. That plus the loud traffic noise and disgusting bathrooms. DO NOT STAY
Russell S ★ 5 · Jul 2024Beautiful campground with rushing stream . We loved it. Only a few miles from Sierra Valley and Sierraville.
Location
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
34.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
15.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Cold Creek Campground sits right on Highway 89 about 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, on a stretch of meadow wedged between the road and Cold Creek. The site is small 13 total campsites laid out where roughly half the loops sit under Jeffrey pine and white fir and the other half edge down toward the creek among cottonwood, willow and aspen. Ten of the sites can accommodate both small RVs and tents, while three are tent-only, including a couple of true hike-in sites that share a small parking area toward the back of the facility. Each single-family site includes a picnic table and a campfire rin…
Amenities
Creek AccessVault Toilets
Nearby activities
Swimming SiteHikingCampingFishing
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 2 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 3 paved site driveways; 2 hike-in sites
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Shade
- Listing 3 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $16/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 34.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
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For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 20 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
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vs Upper Little Truckee
RVs to 20 ft vs 70 ft · 34.3 vs 29.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Where Cold Creek fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lakeside (Truckee) (13.4 mi) · Prosser Family (14 mi) · Boyington Mill (14 mi)
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Lower Little Truckee
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