Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232908
When Upper Little Truckee reopens
Upper Little Truckee's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 22 monitored sites
Of the 504 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 80 open for online reservation · 14 reserved · 410 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 22 monitored sites, 18 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
84.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 80 of 504 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online84.1%
Open site-nights80 / 504
Reserved (of online inventory)14 / 94
Weekday openings50
Weekend openings30
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 50 fall on weekdays and 30 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 231 tracked site-nights are open there — 231 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 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 |
|---|---|
| 001 | 5 |
| 002 | 5 |
| 004 | 5 |
| 005 | 5 |
| 006 | 5 |
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
October0 of 231 · not offered online
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
80 open site-nights across 18 sites at Upper Little Truckee, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 16 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 70 ft. 21 sites take 25 ft, 12 sites take 35 ft, 10 sites take 40 ft.
All 18 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 002 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 004 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 005 | 30 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 006 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 007 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 009 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 011 | 60 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 012 | 70 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 016 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 019 | 45 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 020 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 003 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 015 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 018 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
About Upper Little Truckee
Overview
Upper Little Truckee Campground is located on Highway 89, about 12 miles north of Truckee. Its 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.
Recreation
Fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. The surrounding area offers hiking and biking trails.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. A forest of lodgepole pine, aspen and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade. A few sites overlook the river.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Truckee, 10 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year-round recreational mountain town including top notch restaraunts, resorts, hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located an additional 30 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Stampede Reservoir and recreation area is a 35-minute drive southeast of the campground. Sardine Lakes, within beautiful Lakes Basin, is a 40-minute drive northwest, via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Donner Memorial State Park, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
22 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 70 ftNo hookups18 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKMax party 25
Getting there
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north to Sierraville. In aproximately 12 miles turn left into the campground.
Sierraville Ranger District, Sierraville, CA 96126(530) 994-3401
BikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingScenic DriveWater Access
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232908 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232908 · Upper Little Truckee · Sierraville CA6 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Little Truckee?
Reservations for Upper Little Truckee are made through Recreation.gov. 84.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 80 of 504 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 Upper Little Truckee?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at Upper Little Truckee in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Upper Little Truckee?
16 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 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Upper Little Truckee fit a 35-foot RV?
12 of the 21 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 70 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Upper Little Truckee?
September 2026, with 80 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 273.
When is the next open date at Upper Little 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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