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Lower Little Truckee

โ˜…3.6(21 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandTahoe National Forest ยท Sierraville, California
๐Ÿš›Big Rig Friendly๐Ÿž๏ธLake Access๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸฅพHiking

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At a Glance

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About Lower Little Truckee

Lower Little Truckee is a national park campground at Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.

Lower Little Truckee is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 3.6/5 across 21 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Tahoe National Forest include Upper Little Truckee, Sagehen Creek Campground, Sardine Peak Lookout, Cold Creek and Cottonwood Creek.

Reservation Trends - Lower Little Truckee
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Total reservations in May โ€” 2023: 26 ยท 2024: 27 ยท 2025: 20

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Location

Address

Sierraville, California

Coordinates

39.4858, -120.2370

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 102 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

Road leading into Lower Little Truckee Campground.
Picnic table next to the Little Truckee River
Entrance sign along Hwy 89 to the Lower Little Truckee campground.
Picnic table in the shade within Lower Little Truckee Campground
Lower Little Truckee campsite photo 5 - Tahoe National Forest, California
Lower Little Truckee campsite photo 6 - Tahoe National Forest, California

Lower Little Truckee FAQ

How far in advance should I book Lower Little Truckee?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Lower Little Truckee?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Lower Little Truckee. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Lower Little Truckee right now?

Lower Little Truckee is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

How often is availability checked at Lower Little Truckee?

Campsite Tonight monitors Lower Little Truckee for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 26 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.

Where is Lower Little Truckee located?

Lower Little Truckee is located in Tahoe National Forest, near Sierraville, California.

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