Granite Flat (California)
Granite Flat (California) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.29917, -120.20361
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Granite Flat (California)
Overview Granite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Fly-fishing for rainbow trout on the Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing on the river. The surrounding area offers numerous hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail. Facilities The campground offers several single-family and a few double campsites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and bearproof food storage locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Seven campsites are walk-in tent sites with parking provided outside the campsite: #69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, and #75. Please be aware that the following campsites are located adjacent to busy Highway 89 and more subject to motor vehicle noise: #7, #9, #11, #13, #15, #17, #19, #21, #23, #47, #49, #51, #53, #67, and #68. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River. A scenic forest of Jeffrey and lodgepole pine trees covers the area. Nearby Attractions Granite Flat is centrally located between the town of Truckee and Prosser,
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Logger · 12 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 299 designated routes (306 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Flat Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Granite Flat | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Donner Memorial State Park Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Donner Memorial State Park Ridge Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Donner Memorial State Park Splitrock Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Goose Meadow Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.