Adventure
Upper Little Truckee
California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)
Upper Little Truckee is in Sierraville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
29.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe11.6 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 — Upper Little Truckee. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (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: 70 ft (22 of 22 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
- 29.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 11.6 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Drinking Water
- Pets Allowed
- River Access
- Self Pay Station
- Shade
- Vault Toilets
Why stay here?
- 11.6 mi from Donner Lake (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 70 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 53 guest reviews.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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5 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 70 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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$20/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Upper Little Truckee, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundLower Little Truckee0.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee11.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeCold Creek5.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestCottonwood Creek5.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 018 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $66 |
✓ 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: 70 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Upper Little Truckee: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Upper Little Truckee?
- Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Upper Little Truckee have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Upper Little Truckee?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Upper Little Truckee?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Jay P ★ 1 · Aug 2025Bathrooms were clean. However, there was no host site. We were told that someone would be selling wood at the campground, and there was no-one there to even talk to. The map online was not accurate with site and bathroom locations. We reserved a spot to be close to a bathroom for health reasons, and when we arrived the site ended up being about a 5 minute walk to the nearest bathroom. The site was very rocky, but not horrible.
Trevor P ★ 5 · Aug 2025The caretaker is amazing. Best ever. Goes out of his way to make sure you have a great experience.
Philip M ★ 5 · Jul 2025This campground is kept very clean. Was quiet and enjoyable. Camp host Vern was friendly and helpful. Will try to stay here again next year.
Location
SIERRAVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
29.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
11.6 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Upper Little Truckee Campground sits along the banks of the Little Truckee River at about 6,200 feet, shaded by stands of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper. The small facility contains 22 total campsites; all 22 sites are set up to accommodate both RVs and tents, and each site includes a picnic table and a campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided on site, and a few campsites back right up to the river for easy access and river views. Anglers come for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee, while hikers and mountain bikers can roll out from camp onto nearby trails; th…
Amenities
Drinking WaterPets AllowedRiver AccessSelf Pay StationShadeVault ToiletsWater SpigotWaterfront Sites
Nearby activities
HuntingHikingFishingCampingBikingScenic DriveWater Access
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: 70 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 2 pull-through, 18 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 2 paved, 20 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (12 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 19 of 22 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)
- Getting there
- Listing 29.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 11.6 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 26.3 mi
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Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 70 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 RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
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
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
Compare Upper Little Truckee with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Lower Little Truckee
RVs to 70 ft vs 45 ft
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Cottonwood Creek
RVs to 70 ft vs 45 ft · 29.5 vs 34.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Boyington Mill
RVs to 70 ft vs 60 ft · 29.5 vs 23.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Where Upper Little Truckee fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lakeside (Truckee) (8.4 mi) · Prosser Family (9 mi) · Boyington Mill (9 mi)
Other stays nearby
Lower Little Truckee
Tent sites · RV sites
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Cold Creek
Tent sites · RV sites
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Cottonwood Creek
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗