Upper Little Truckee
Upper Little Truckee is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.49140, -120.24486
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530) 994-3401
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Upper Little Truckee
Overview 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. Recreation Fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. The surrounding area offers hiking and biking trails. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. A forest of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade. A few sites overlook the river. Nearby Attractions The town of Truckee, 10 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year-round recreational mountain town including top notch restaraunts, resorts, hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located an additional 30 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Stampede Reservoir and recreation area is a 35-minute drive southeast of the campground. Sardine Lakes, within beautiful Lakes Basin, is a 40-minute dr
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Logger · 6.8 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 634 designated routes (570 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Little Truckee Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lower Little Truckee | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lower Little Truckee Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Sagehen Creek | National forest campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Sagehen Creek Campground | National forest campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Sagehen Campground | Private campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.