Upper Little Truckee, near Sierraville, California, is a cozy campground that offers a laid-back atmosphere perfect for families and friends looking to unwind. With sites right by the river, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of water while soaking in the natural beauty around you.

This spot is pet-friendly and allows campfires, making it ideal for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories under the stars. Visitors have praised the friendly host and the well-kept grounds, with one camper noting, “The groundskeeper is very friendly and takes great care of the land.” 

If you’re up for some adventure, you’ll find bike trails nearby and easy access to hiking along the Little Truckee River. Just keep in mind that the campground is close to Highway 89, so you might hear some road noise during the day, but it quiets down nicely at night. Whether you're fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the fire, Upper Little Truckee has a welcoming vibe that makes it a great spot to escape the hustle and bustle.

## 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 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.
## 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 drive northwest, via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Donner Memorial State Park, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.

Upper Little Truckee

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The Best Camping Near Sierraville, California

Excellent campground if you’re looking for a place to stay and it’s raining.  We had a lot of fun watching the cars go by.  You’re about 30 feet from highway 89.  Traffic nonstop. Felt like a zoo animal. Thank god for the fire ring and port a potty.   No showers.  

COVID 19 Get-Away

No cell service and you’ll definitely have road noise during the day. However, it quieted substantially for nighttime sleeping hours so we slept fine. There are nice campsites located beside the Little Truckee River if you’re lucky enough to get one. Easy hiking trail along the river takes you down to lower Little Truckee Campground. We enjoyed our 2 night stay.

Liked it better than we thought we would

The groundskeeper is very friendly and takes great care of the land. There was plenty of parking space, picnic tables, and a large fire pit at the group site. The river is beautiful. The only con is this campground is right off of a road, so you hear and see cars traveling by. 

Clean, kind, and pretty, but right along a road

Enjoyed our stay, host was great. Not many campers during our one night off season stay. Agree with other reviews regarding road noise though. Noisy during the day, but much quieter at night. 

Great Stay

Right near bike trails and not to far from
Town

Granite flat

Amazing host!  Kids had the best time fishing we caught 2 little guys.
So nice to fall asleep to the river sound and yes you can hear the traffic on 89, but not terrible.

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