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Upper Little Truckee

US Forest Service · California

Upper Little Truckee in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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 Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for 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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$20–$22/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
130
Phone
(530) 994-3401
Coordinates
39.49140, -120.24486

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-21, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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