Silver Creek-Truckee

Tahoe National Forest, CA · ≈7.3 mi to Truckee
Sites
35
Max rig
30 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
7.3 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Smaller RVs and trailers
  • Fishing and water activities
  • Hiking and mountain biking
  • Pet owners
  • Campfire enthusiasts

✕ Not ideal for

  • Large RVs and big rigs
  • RVers needing hookups
  • Accessibility needs

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-MobileLTE

What's here

15 Walk-InsHike-In access
15 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
5 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPets allowedShade
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHikingMountain BikingSwimming SiteWater AccessWater Activities
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Well-equippedConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Truckee, ~7.3 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USDA Forest Service

Overview

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. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information. 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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground