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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 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 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. 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.
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What makes SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE special
Silver Creek Campground on the Truckee River sits right in the sweet spot between the town of Truckee and Lake Tahoe, making it one of the most conveniently located campgrounds in the northern Sierra. Positioned along Highway 89, the campground lines the banks of the Truckee River, famous for its fly-fishing — wild rainbow trout hold in the riffles and pools visible from many campsites. On hot summer days, tubing and swimming in the river are the main activities, with the gentle current carrying floaters downstream through forested scenery. The surrounding trails include the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and segments of the Pacific Crest Trail, providing hikes from easy afternoon strolls to full-day adventures. Olympic Valley and Palisades Tahoe ski resort are minutes away, and the north shore of Lake Tahoe is a short drive south. The campground is operated by the Tahoe National Forest and offers a forested, shaded environment at elevation. Summer nights are cool and dry. Proximity to Truckee means restaurants, groceries, and coffee shops are close, giving campers the option to mix roughing it with town comforts.
Reservations & Contact
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Phone
(530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Getting There
From Truckee, travel south on Highway 89 for about 8 miles. Campground is on the left. 6300 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
FAQ
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Everything you need to know before your trip to SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE.
How do reservations work for SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE?
Reservation availability for SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE?
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Where is SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE located?
SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE is in California near Truckee. Coordinates: 39.2233, -120.2026.
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