Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights49 sites open for every nightFeatured in: Most popular federal campgrounds near Lake Tahoe
A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
The Truckee River here is a draw for anglers fly-fishing for rainbow trout is common and the river also sees swimmers and people floating on tubes in summer months. For day trips and longer outings, the campground is a convenient base for a wide range of activities across Tahoe National Forest: hiking and mountain biking on nearby routes (including connections to the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail), boating and fishing at nearby reservoirs (Prosser, Boca and Stampede) and Lake Tahoe, and access to Olympic Valley.













Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 022 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 023 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 025 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – |
Hookups (individual campsites): 19 no-hookup individual sites.
6300 River Road
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“Camp Host was engagingly friendly.”
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“Was a bounty of peace, tranquility and super galactic omnipresent oneness achieved. Camp Host was engagingly friendly. Love him! All fellow campers really do not care what you're doing. The bears are friendly too... I assisted one crossing the road... ”
“We really liked this campground. Our solute wasn't too close to the highway so it was pretty quiet. Nice pull thru space. Nice host on site. ”
“Great campground next to the river! Nights can be a bit chilly, and note the noise from the highway.”
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| $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 026 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 024 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 027 walk to | – | – | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 028 walk to | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights49 sites open for every night
No sites offered for these dates
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 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 29 mi from campground
$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 84 mi from campground
$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 104 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
stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
For July weekends, book about 162 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 91 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 | 55 days ahead | 96 days ahead | 17 days ahead | 46 days ahead |
| June | 44 days ahead | 110 days ahead | 32 days ahead | 101 days ahead |
| July | 91 days ahead | 162 days ahead | 33 days ahead | 108 days ahead |
| August | 54 days ahead | 109 days ahead | 23 days ahead | 61 days ahead |
| September | 24 days ahead | 55 days ahead | 19 days ahead | 51 days ahead |
| October | 9 days ahead | 25 days ahead | 6 days ahead | 13 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 (8,905 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
26 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
14 sites · $20/night
Loops: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE (14)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
7 sites · $20/night
Loops: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE (7)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tents only, no power
5 sites · $20/night
Loops: AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE (5)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15