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Best Glamping near Truckee, CA

293 Reviews

Fallen Leaf Campground and Tahoe Valley Campground house well-appointed glamping accommodations within the Truckee region, offering alternatives to traditional camping without sacrificing comfort. At Fallen Leaf, luxury yurts provide electric hookups and private spaces alongside towering native pines, while Tahoe Valley's glamping tents feature heated mattress pads and rustic-chic furnishings. Both destinations provide picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-resistant food storage, essential in this active bear region. William Kent Campground and Meeks Bay also offer glamping options with amenities including drinking water, toilets, and reservable sites that maintain a connection to nature while providing comfort upgrades. One guest shared, "The Inn Town Campground is unlike any other campground I've ever been to. We have stayed in one of the glamping tents, and the common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies!"

The eco-friendly glamping experiences near Truckee provide convenient access to Lake Tahoe's pristine waters and surrounding wilderness areas. Located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Truckee, these unique glamping sites serve as ideal basecamps for exploring nearby trails, including access points to Desolation Wilderness via the Glen Alpine and Mt. Tallac trailheads. Many properties maintain heated pools, community fire pits, and outdoor grilling areas where guests can gather after days spent hiking, kayaking on Fallen Leaf Lake, or swimming at nearby beaches like Kiva Beach and Baldwin Beach. A visitor noted, "We spent two nights doing a family and friends reunion. We loved our RV spot, the rest of the group had great tent sites and glamping tents. Facilities were super clean and nice. Pool was small but the pool area was really nice." Winter visitors can enjoy proximity to world-class ski resorts while returning to cozy, heated accommodations each evening.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Truckee, California (41)

    1. William Kent Campground

    13 Reviews
    Tahoe City, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 583-3642

    $42 - $118 / night

    "When we arrived the camp hosts were very welcoming and informative with local suggestions (we’re up here at least 8-10 times a year if only on a day drip or long and I learned some insights) they also"

    "Conveniently located within walking distance of a lot of different places. Beautiful campground. Only enough parking for one car per a spot. Decent bathrooms."

    2. Upper Little Truckee

    6 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 994-3401

    $20 - $66 / night

    "There was plenty of parking space, picnic tables, and a large fire pit at the group site. The river is beautiful."

    "Agree with other reviews regarding road noise though. Noisy during the day, but much quieter at night."

    3. Boyington Mill

    4 Reviews
    Floriston, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 587-3558

    $20 / night

    "Super easy access too, and only about 15 minutes from Truckee.

    No cell reception on Verizon."

    "Wake up with the Little Truckee River a stones throw from your window. Bear boxes because we are in bear country.

    Ample space, lots to explore in the area."

    4. Meeks Bay

    16 Reviews
    Tahoma, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 525-4733

    $55 - $57 / night

    "Just a small walk away from Lake Tahoe shore. Big beautiful trees cover the entire campground. A couple bathrooms that surprisingly do not smell bad and have a running faucet."

    "The camp hosts are sweet offer wood, clean bathrooms, and fresh water. The beach is about a 5 minute walk from any spot."

    5. Lake of the Woods

    4 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    15 miles

    "Small lake perfect for kayak fishing."

    "Nice campground at great lake. Nice water for swimming. Fire rings and benches for each site. A dirt road to get to the campsite, but doable for experienced drivers or high clearance cars."

    6. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

    35 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 544-0426

    $47 - $128 / night

    "our site was further from the lake but it's not a bad walk. There are fire pits and charcoal grills in each site. Sites are a good size and have trees for hammocks."

    "The rest of the staff (shout out Martin) and the rangers who advise on bears like Cinnamon* are all great."

    7. Zephyr Cove Resort

    26 Reviews
    Zephyr Cove, NV
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 589-4907

    $59 - $94 / night

    "a fantastic campground whether you're in a rv camper or tent. they have around 15 walk in campsites accessible from a small parking lot at the top of the hill(probly preferable for those seeking a bit"

    "We've always like zephyr cove as it's a bit away from the south shore hectic crowds. Zephyr cove rv park has a ton of rvs, but rent camping as well."

    8. East Meadow Campground

    7 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 265-8861

    $24 - $48 / night

    "So remote and private but everything you need at the campground with water access within walking distance. Sites are great with picnic tables and bathrooms near by."

    "Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site. We were in Site 16, which has the ‘camp’ side opposite of our camper door - only reason we gave 4 stars & not 5."

    9. Tahoe Valley Campground

    28 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Helpful staff, and park rangers on site. Activities planned each day. Close walk to Lake Tahoe and restaurants"

    "They have a store on site. Shopping and the lake is a short drive away….We joined Thousand Trails at this campground. We really enjoyed joining with Rosita and David."

    10. Lodgepole Campground

    5 Reviews
    Emigrant Gap, CA
    22 miles
    Website

    $32 / night

    "The campsite was close to other campers, but not right on top of them. The location is ideal. Bathrooms were the least favorite part, only one bathroom (with 4 stalls?)"

    "There are plenty of places to fill up potable water, recycle and dump trash. "

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293 Reviews of 41 Truckee Campgrounds

  • A
    Jun. 18, 2020

    Inn Town Campground

    Unlike Any Other!

    The Inn Town Campground is unlike any other campground I’ve ever been to. We have stayed in one of the glampinig tents, and have also brought our RV. The common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies! The campground is exceptionally clean and meticulously maintained. We even had a heated mattress pad in our glamping tent to keep warm 😁 The owners, Dan and Erin Thiem, really have thought of everything. Staying with them is a must!

  • Travis S.
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Inn Town Campground

    In a word, excellent!

    This campground has it all. It’s clean, has great amenities (pool, showers, kitchen, bathrooms), and it’s a nice walk away from town. It has a spot for everyone - RVs, glamping tents, and the standard tent sites (my style).

    Highly recommend!

  • H
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Inn Town Campground

    Great getaway!

    We spent two nights doing a family and friends reunion. We loved our rv spot, the rest of the group had great tent site and glamping tents. Facilities were super clean and nice. Pool was small but the pool area was really nice. Great location for swimming in the Yuba river!

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Coyote Group Campground

    Coyote Group Camp

    • Large croup camp site with lots of flat places to pitch a tent. • Clean pit toilets. • 3x Bear food and 4x trash/recycling bins. • 2 (or 3?) water spigots • 4 big picnic tables • Some shade • Uneven terrain around sites and lots of fallen trees • Lots of parking, including triller/RV parking. Parking is paved and flat.

    • Walking distance to the river • Big fire pit

    We enjoyed this site! Excellent for a big group. I think we had 18 people. There could an additional bear bin to support as much food/scented items as a group of 25 would need. We ended up using the extra bear-proof trash bins as overflow scented item/food storage. Worked well.

  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Thousand Trails Snowflower

    SUP and kayak friendly

    we found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.

    Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.

  • Bernardo B.
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Overall an ok experience

    I’ll start by saying this campsite is huge , there’s like 400 sites so you got to keep that in mind when booking . We got a couple of the sites with electricity which were nice . No fire pits included because those are rented additional , lucky we had one from home . Firewood is $10 a bundle at the store so keep that in mind . The campground advertises WiFi but it’s ran from an separate company and service is extremely poor and slow so your better of using your cellphone data . This is a very active bear area with no bear boxes so keep in mind . We saw bears every single night roaming around and eating from the picnic tables . Some small , medium and extra large size . I recommend the tent sites better than the RV sites because they have a nice location and more private . The RV sites are just packed like sardines , some barely fit or stick out a few inches . Restrooms are clean and showers too . Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower . The campground is located on the Main Street so it’s walking distance to stores or restaurants , I would go back but choose a better site on an outside loop more secluded instead of being in the middle of hundreds of rv’s

  • Quinn Z.
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Boyington Mill

    Small but nice, easy access and next to the river.

    Camped one night here during the week and only had one other group there. One of those campgrounds where getting the right spot can make a big difference. I got #8 and I recommend it - it is the one in the corner closest to the river, so you have some privacy and easy river access.

    Some of the other sites are pretty cramped and I could see this campground being a bit claustrophobic if it was full, hence the four stars. But that said, for what it is, I appreciated it. Super easy access too, and only about 15 minutes from Truckee.

    No cell reception on Verizon.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Carson RV Resort

    Worthy of the resort title!

    We normally prefer wilderness parks, and generally avoid RV parks. We’ve stayed in a few though and this one is by far the absolute nicest one we’ve ever stayed in!! It recently changed ownership and the new owners have invested in a first-class place! We had to find a last minute place on a Sunday due to the Davis Creek Regional park fire. We pulled in here and were helped by a wonderful young woman in the office. What I liked most about this place was that it is more spacious than typical RV parks. Also, more importantly, the bathrooms were amazing and deserving of the “resort” name. While there may have been a few rigs here longer term, their sites were neat and orderly. The location is by a highway (and behind Costco), but the noise wasn’t bad at all. The pool area is beautiful and includes outdoor grills and a gas fire pit. There is minimal shade as the trees are all new. The laundry rooms (2!) were lovely. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Beautiful and well run facility. Does it compare to a state or National park, no. But for what it is it is outstanding!

  • Eric S.
    Aug. 30, 2020

    William Kent Campground

    What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City.

    What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City. This is the cleanest campground we’ve ever stayed in. When we arrived the camp hosts were very welcoming and informative with local suggestions (we’re up here at least 8-10 times a year if only on a day drip or long and I learned some insights) they also warned about momma bear and her cubs. Unfortunately we never caught a glimpse but a good warning to be careful with where you leave food. The bathrooms were cleaned several times a day and even had soap. Our site was freshly raked and the fire pit was freshly cleaned out as well. The campers were respectful and not a party crowd like you can get on the South Shore. We will definitely be back.

Guide to Truckee

Glamping options in Truckee, California center around a high-elevation forest environment at 5,800-6,200 feet, where summer days reach 75-85°F and nights drop to 40-50°F. The mountainous terrain creates distinct weather patterns in each season, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms during summer months and significant snowfall from November through April. Many sites sit along rivers or near lakes at varying elevations.

What to do

Winter lake activities: At William Kent Campground, campers find year-round water recreation opportunities. The campground remains relatively quiet in colder months. "Very clean campground with very nice facilities. We visited in November and we were the only ones there. This was one of the few campgrounds where we weren't bothered by raccoons," reports Layla D.

Fishing in secluded areas: The Little Truckee River provides fishing spots right from your glamping site. "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," says Rachel M. from Upper Little Truckee Campground.

Hiking accessible trails: Forest paths connect many glamping sites to longer trail systems. "Easy hiking trail along the river takes you down to lower Little Truckee Campground. We enjoyed our 2 night stay," notes Char P., who stayed at Upper Little Truckee despite initial concerns about its location.

What campers like

Riverside locations: Boyington Mill offers glamping sites with direct water access. "Wake up with the Little Truckee River a stones throw from your window. Bear boxes because we are in bear country. Ample space, lots to explore in the area," explains Dustin D. The campground provides bear-resistant storage at each site.

Off-season tranquility: Shoulder season glamping offers fewer crowds and peaceful experiences. "We got site #8 and I recommend it - it is the one in the corner closest to the river, so you have some privacy and easy river access," advises Quinn Z., who found Boyington Mill nearly empty during a weekday stay.

Wildlife viewing: The forested glamping areas provide habitat for native animals. "This was one of the few campgrounds where we weren't bothered by raccoons," mentions Layla D. about William Kent Campground, while bears are frequently mentioned in reviews across multiple sites, requiring proper food storage.

What you should know

Road noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some glamping locations. "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," explains Mike C. from Upper Little Truckee.

Campsite selection matters: Not all glamping sites offer equal privacy or views. "Getting the right site is important, most of the sites on the river are right up next to each other. Still, it is a nice location and sleeping with the sounds of the river is pretty sweet," advises James K. about Boyington Mill.

Seasonal restrictions: Most glamping options close during winter months. "Open May 5 - Oct 11," notes a reviewer for William Kent Campground, which is typical for the region's higher elevation sites that become inaccessible due to snow.

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