Upper Little Truckee Campground, Sierraville, CA

Upper Little Truckee Campground is located in the Sierraville Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (46 min west of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 6,172 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $20.00 to $66.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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$20 - $66

Campsite Reviews (46)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		63%
4 star		28%
3 star		4%
2 star		2%
1 star		2%

@JoshuaN59A85B7 · Camped on Oct 9, 2024 at Campsite #13

We chose Upper Little Truckee campground because it is a short trip from Sparks, and it is completely off grid. It was nice to have no connectivity for a few days. Unplugged, we were able to hike and relax without any distractions. Vern, the camp host, is always helpful and courteous. This is one of our favorite campgrounds close to home.

@MeganO5BE15727 · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #12

I liked this space. Our spot was right up against our neighbors but luckily they were super friendly. Nice little trail that leads to lower camp site - beautiful creek behind us that was safe for the kids to wade in. No fire burn in effect but understandable. You do hear traffic noise but it quiets down in the evening.

@RammprasaBFB81 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #19

The creek near the campsite is lovely. The campsite is next to the highway 89. We can hear the traffic noise. There are a plenty of rocks surrounding the fire ring. Cant have camp chairs. Had to stand to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Overall very nice experience.

@RichardM509620 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #2

Camp host very helpful even with late arrival

@DougH1450504 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #16

Camp host Vern was the best of the best!

@Tiffanyl26CE3F · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #15

This is the cleanest campground I've been to! The camp host, Vern, is the nicest man. I felt welcomed the moment I got there. Spot 14 and 15 are the best. Right next to the river. I am definitely going back to this site not only for the trout fishing but to visit with such a friendly camp host. I never found so much as a bottle cap on the ground and the bathrooms were always spotless all 5 days I stayed. Great campsite!!

@DaynaHFCD71E04 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #20

Nice quiet camp ground. Clean restrooms. Nice camp host.

@JulieS4767669 · Camped on Sep 30, 2023 at Campsite #15

The host is fantastic. Everything is clean. There is a bit of highway noise, but otherwise a peaceful stay.

@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #15

Nice campground along a beautiful river. The campground was clean and quiet.

@AndreaC2078371 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #3

Host is FANTASTIC. Super friendly and helpful. We loved how close our site was the the river, and just a quick drive into Truckee.Only downsides are proximity to the highway, and how dusty the site was. We expected dirt, but this was excessive.

@ArtTEAEB6F12E6 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #1

Well maintained campground. Clean campsites. Nice location next to river.

@PowersledAC6AD · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #11

Great campground and the camp host Vern is the best!

@MelissaW474369 · Camped on Aug 7, 2023 at Campsite #14

The only reason I rate this as a 4 is because it's close to 89. And, despite that, I didn't mind the traffic too much. This is a delightful spot to camp, with lots of bird activity (Osprey seen daily with sticks to build or reinforce a nest), and a trail that connects to Lower Truckee campground. The campsite is clean and well taken care of, and it was great to have an amicable, friendly campground host (Vern) onsite. I will go back.

@TomasSECB6554B · Camped on Jul 13, 2023 at Campsite #15

VERY clean , and right on the water! The camp host is very engaged in his area of operation and visits each site seeing how everyone is doing. Very great camp host! No phone signal, but about 5/10 mins drive down the road will get you enough to catch up on missed calls/texts. Sites are well taken care of. Road is pretty close to the sites, so you can hear cars driving though out the night. Other than that, we will be re-visiting again next year. North Shore Lake Tahoe is about 1 hour away, Reno is about 30 mins away.

@DiegoA1038405 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #15

The host Vern is awesome and he keeps the place spotless. I had driven past this campground for years and have to say the hwy is very noisy and it really takes away from the experience.

@ErikaR779780A4 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #19

Very friendly host, bathrooms were clean. The site is very close to the road and traffic honks their horns at all times of day and night. I would be worried about kids and pets with how close that road is.

@JackieH2332334 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #4

Quiet, clean, and a helpful camp host - it was a really nice trip. We'll definitely stay there again. :)

@GregoryC315681 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #1

Campground and restrooms are clean, spaced just far enough apart. River was high so hard to fish, and weather was very windy and cold. I think I’m good whether this would be a real nice place to camp. Host was friendly and helpful, but left us alone enough so we could enjoy

@HenryVC2D7C3E2 · Camped on Jun 17, 2023 at Campsite #20

sure, site 020 is near the bathroom but not TOO near the bathroom. sure, the campground is near the highway but not TOO near the highway. the area is very nice and there's even a trail that goes along the river connecting upper and lower campgrounds.

@TamaraB8791DF3 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #12

Awesome camp host, Vern is amazing. The campground is clean restrooms immaculate. Love coming here with my grand children.

@JoseH026C1578D · Camped on Jun 1, 2023 at Campsite #20

Very clean bathrooms and a amazing camp host !

@DanielN6100178 · Camped on Oct 9, 2022 at Campsite #12

Campground was very clean and organized. The host was very friendly.

@AlissaW9558866 · Camped on Oct 3, 2022 at Campsite #13

It was convenient to be able to book our campsite online. We had a great off-grid experience, and the camp host was very nice and helpful. We will definitely camp at this campground again.

@StanleyF544801 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #14

The campground was really well maintained. The camp host was super nice. The restrooms were super clean. The only drawback of the visit was n't evenmthe campground, it was the smoke from the Mosquito Fire and that only lasted about 3 hours then is was blue skies again.

@JimK5441563 · Camped on Aug 7, 2022 at Campsite #16

Very convenient and good water, excellent river access, friendly camp host.

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