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Silver Creek-Truckee
California · Truckee & Donner (CA)
Silver Creek-Truckee is in Truckee, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
6300 River Road
12.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe2.5 mi to Palisades Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest (Recreation.gov facility page) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 30 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Recreation.gov lists pets allowed at the campsites [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — Silver Creek (Truckee) (checked 2026-10-18). "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: 30 ft (15 of 15 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 12.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 2.5 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Host
- Paved Roads
- River Access
- Shade
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
Why stay here?
- 2.5 mi from Palisades Tahoe (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 30 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 107 guest reviews.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
13 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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Walk To
3 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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Tent Only Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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Walk To
4 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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Tent Only Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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$20/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Silver Creek-Truckee, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundGoose Meadows2.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee8.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeWatson Lake Campground3.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on fs.usda.gov ↗
- Next closestLake Forest Campground5.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on tcpud.org ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 022 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 023 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 025 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 026 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 024 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 027 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 028 walk to | – | – | $20 |
✓ 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: 30 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Silver Creek-Truckee: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek-Truckee?
- Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (15 of 15 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Silver Creek-Truckee have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Silver Creek-Truckee?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Silver Creek-Truckee?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Emily D ★ 5 · Oct 2025Was a bounty of peace, tranquility and super galactic omnipresent oneness achieved. Camp Host was engagingly friendly. Love him! All fellow campers really do not care what you're doing. The bears are friendly too... I assisted one crossing the road...
Monica S ★ 5 · Oct 2025We really liked this campground. Our solute wasn't too close to the highway so it was pretty quiet. Nice pull thru space. Nice host on site.
Nikolina T ★ 5 · Oct 2025Great campground next to the river! Nights can be a bit chilly, and note the noise from the highway.
Location
6300 River Road
12.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
2.5 mi to Palisades Tahoe (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
Silver Creek Campground sits along the Truckee River just off Highway 89, roughly eight miles south of Truckee and midway between Truckee and Tahoe City. The sites are set among lodgepole pine and fir, and a handful of campsites look directly onto the river, so you'll hear running water from many campsites. The facility contains 26 single-family sites in total: 14 that accommodate both RVs and tents and 12 designated tent-only sites. Every site includes a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill; vault toilets and a drinking water source are provided. The campground is operated and maintain…
Amenities
HostPaved RoadsRiver AccessShadeTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater SpigotWaterfront Sites
Nearby activities
Swimming SiteHikingFishingCampingBikingMountain BikingWater AccessWater Activities
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: 30 ft (15 of 15 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 6 pull-through, 21 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 27 gravel site driveways; 7 hike-in sites
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (32 reports), AT&T 2 (28 reports), T-Mobile 1 (20 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 27 of 27 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 12.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 2.5 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 14.7 mi · Emerald Bay 19.3 mi
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Things to do near Palisades Tahoe
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 30 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNOStarlink Enabled Winnebago "LTL JOE" Seats 6, Sleeps 4, 125 mi/day!
Reno, NV · 5 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehiclePets OK
to see if it's open
from $265/nightvia Outdoorsy
Delivers to Lake Tahoe2022 Bush wacker light weight travel trailer
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 100 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $100/nightvia RVshare
Compare Silver Creek-Truckee with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Goose Meadows
Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side
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vs Granite Flat
RVs to 30 ft vs 65 ft · 12.6 vs 16.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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vs William Kent Campground
RVs to 30 ft vs 57 ft · listed from $20 vs $42/night
Read comparison →Where Silver Creek-Truckee fits
- Booking & agency
- Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe · Pull-through RV sites at Lake Tahoe · Van & truck camper camping at Lake Tahoe · Dog-friendly campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Goose Meadows (2.4 mi) · Watson Lake Campground (3.5 mi) · Tahoe State Recreation Area (5 mi)
Other stays nearby
Village Camp Truckee
Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 40 sitesSites from $80/night
≈ $160 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗
Goose Meadows
Tent sites · RV sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Granite Flat
Tent sites · RV sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗