Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232884
When Silver Creek-Truckee reopens
Silver Creek-Truckee's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
189
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 184 of 189 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (97.4%), with Thursday (2) and Monday (1) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 11:00 and 14:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 178 of 189 detected openings (94.2%). The remaining 5.8% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 54 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 52–56 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 005 | 12 | 6.3% |
| 026 | 8 | 4.2% |
| 021 | 8 | 4.2% |
| 011 | 8 | 4.2% |
| 008 | 8 | 4.2% |
Site 005 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 28 monitored sites
Of the 633 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 266 open for online reservation · 87 reserved · 271 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 9 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
58% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 266 of 633 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online58%
Open site-nights266 / 633
Reserved (of online inventory)87 / 353
Weekday openings177
Weekend openings89
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 177 fall on weekdays and 89 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 197 of 338 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 26 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 007 | 12 |
| 009 | 12 |
| 010 | 12 |
| 013 | 12 |
| 014 | 12 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
266 open site-nights across 26 sites at Silver Creek-Truckee, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 40 2-night, 39 3-night, 19 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 007.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 18 sites take 25 ft.
All 26 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 009 | 25 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 010 | 25 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 013 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 015 | 20 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 017 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 018 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 022 | 20 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 026 | 15 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 011 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 001 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 003 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 019 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 025 | 15 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 006 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 020 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 021 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 023 | 20 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 027 | 15 ft | None | 9 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 028 | 15 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 004 | 30 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 005 | 30 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 024 | 20 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 016 | 30 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
About Silver Creek-Truckee
Overview
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 Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
28 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups26 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Truckee, travel south on Highway 89 for about 8 miles. Campground is on the left. 6300 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
10811 Stockrest Springs Road, Truckee, CA 96161(530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232884 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232884 · Silver Creek-Truckee · Truckee CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Silver Creek-Truckee?
Reservations for Silver Creek-Truckee are made through Recreation.gov. 266 of 633 tracked site-nights are currently open (42%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 189 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Silver Creek-Truckee?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Silver Creek-Truckee in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 189 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Silver Creek-Truckee?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 184 of 189 (97.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Silver Creek-Truckee?
39 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 007. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Silver Creek-Truckee fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Silver Creek-Truckee?
September 2026, with 197 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 338.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Silver Creek-Truckee?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 54 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 52-56 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Silver Creek-Truckee?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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