No sites offered for these datesA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
The campground is about 12 miles north of Truckee (roughly a 10 15 minute drive), and gives quick access to Lake Tahoe about 30 minutes to the south, Stampede Reservoir 35 minutes southeast, and Sardine Lakes in the Lakes Basin about 40 minutes northwest via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Other regional attractions within easy reach include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Donner Memorial State Park and the Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, plus the year-round services of Truckee for groceries, gas and dining.











Length limits vary by campsite.
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| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 20 no-hookup individual sites · group site listed separately (1 no-hookup).
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“The caretaker is amazing. Best ever. Goes out of his way to make sure you have a great experience. ”
“This campground is kept very clean. Was quiet and enjoyable. Camp host Vern was friendly and helpful. Will try to stay here again next year. ”
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| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 018 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $66 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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No sites offered for these datesAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 44 mi from campground
$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 7 · 114 mi from campground
$155/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 121 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $110/person
For May weekends, book about 101 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 32 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 32 days ahead | 101 days ahead | 18 days ahead | 51 days ahead |
| June | 32 days ahead | 85 days ahead | 30 days ahead | 111 days ahead |
| July | 28 days ahead | 70 days ahead | 31 days ahead | 105 days ahead |
| August | 21 days ahead | 49 days ahead | 24 days ahead | 69 days ahead |
| September | 23 days ahead | 44 days ahead | 12 days ahead | 51 days ahead |
| October | 9 days ahead | 17 days ahead | — | — |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (3,084 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Lake Tahoe area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $642/person

Lake Tahoe area · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person

Lake Tahoe area · 14 hr · from $270/person
20 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
20 sites · $20/night
Loops: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE (20)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $66/night
Loops: AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15