Lower Little Truckee sits right on the Little Truckee River along Highway 89, eleven miles north of Truckee. It's a solid pick for folks who want river access and fishing without sacrificing convenience — you're close enough to town for supplies but far enough out to feel like you're actually camping.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 💵Fee per Night
- $20
- 🏔️Elevation
- 6,100 ft
- 📍GPS
- 39.48568, -120.23704
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- (530) 994-3401
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The campground spreads along the Little Truckee River at 6,100 feet, tucked into a forest of lodgepole pine, aspen, and juniper that provides partial shade. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire ring, and a few lucky sites sit right on the river. Vault toilets and drinking water keep things civilized without overdoing the development.
The river runs right through camp, which means you can fish for rainbow and brown trout without driving anywhere. That's the main draw here — direct water access in a forest setting that doesn't feel overly managed.
What to Know
Highway 89 puts you eleven miles from Truckee, making this a practical base camp rather than a remote wilderness experience. The location works well for day trips around the area while keeping you close to town amenities when you need them.
Nearby
Truckee sits ten minutes south with restaurants, grocery stores, and all the services of a year-round mountain town. Lake Tahoe is thirty minutes away for boating and hiking. If you're willing to drive a bit farther, Stampede Reservoir is thirty-five minutes southeast, and Sardine Lakes in the Lakes Basin is forty minutes northwest via Highway 49.
The area offers hiking and biking trails, plus access to Donner Camp Interpretive Trail and the Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail. Prosser Pits OHV area is also within reach if you're hauling toys.