Silver Creek-Truckee
Silver Creek Campground is located on the Truckee River, off of Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
The campground offers single-family sites, seven of which are designated for tent-camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival.
Need to Know
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Bear lockers dimensions are 48' wide x 28' deep x 35' tall. Please plan food storage containers accordingly.
- Limited turnaround space restricts RVs longer than 24 feet
- Off-highway vehicles must be trailered to and from designated OHV routes. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability).
One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
6 people and 2 dogs maximum per site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River. A few sites overlook the river. A scenic forest of lodgepole pine and fir covers the area.
Nearby Attractions
Silver Creek Campground is centrally located between Prosser, Boca and Stampede Reservoirs to the north and Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley to the south. A variety of outdoor recreational activities is available at each location.
Truckee, 10 minutes north, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located 10 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout in the Truckee River is a popular activity. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing. The surrounding area offers abundamt hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.
Contact Information
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10811 Stockrest Springs Road Truckee CA 96161
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6300 River Road Truckee CA 96161
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Truckee, travel south on Highway 89 for about 8 miles. Campground is on the left. 6300 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Available Campsites
- Site 021, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site FS1-254, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site FS1-252, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site FS1-255, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site FS1-25, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site FS1-257, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 017, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 020, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site FS1-256, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 008, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 026, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 016, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site FS1-251, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 022, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 009, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 023, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 011, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
- Site 002, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site FS1-253, Loop AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE, Type Walk To
