Lower Little Truckee
Tahoe National Forest
Lower Little Truckee in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Lower Little Truckee Campground is located along the Little Truckee River on Highway 89, about 11 miles north of Truckee. Its convenient 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.This location has limited staffing. Please call (877) 444
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 11.1 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Lower Little Truckee FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Lower Little Truckee?
Lower Little Truckee in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Lower Little Truckee when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Lower Little Truckee often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Lower Little Truckee and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Lower Little Truckee a good campground?
Lower Little Truckee holds an average rating of 3.8/5 from 30 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Lower Little Truckee located?
Lower Little Truckee is located in Tahoe National Forest, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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