Established Camping
Sagehen Creek Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2024 through May 29, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2024 through May 29, 2025.
Sagehen Creek Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Donner Memorial State Park and the scenic views of Donner Lake.
Description
National Forest
Tahoe National Forest
Sagehen Creek Campground is a remote, rustic campground along Sagehen Creek approximately seven miles west of Highway 89 North. It is adjacent to a beautiful meadow with shade provided by lodgepole pine. Prepare for mosquitos in the early camping season. Not suitable for large RVs. Rough native surface roads in campground. Accessible vault toilet. Picnic tables and fire rings provided. Firewood not available for purchase. Elevation: 6500 feet.No water or trash services provided. Pack it in, pack it outNo fee for staying in Sagehen Creek campground. No reservations first come, first served.CAMPING IS LIMITED TO 14 DAYS PER YEAR.Directions: From Truckee take Highway 89 North for approximately eight miles to Sagehen Summit. Take a left onto 260 Road and go approximately 0.10 mile to four-way intersection. Continue on 260 Road (middle road, not to field station) for approximately 1.5 miles. Take a left onto 11 Road for approximately three miles. At bottom of paved hill, take a left at Sagehen Campground sign. Campground will be on the right in approximately 0.5 mile.
Location
Sagehen Creek Campground is located in California
Coordinates
39.4342043 N
120.257552 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets