Best camping near Truckee
85 campgrounds · 85 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Truckee, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 85 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Donner Memorial State Park
Prime
1.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Donner Memorial State Park is a picturesque camping area located in California. Nestled in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Goose Meadow
Prime
3.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Goose Meadow Campground, located along the Truckee River in Tahoe National Forest, California, offers 25 established campsites (no dispersed camping) amid towering pines…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Goose Meadow Campground
Prime
3.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Goose Meadow Campground, located along the Truckee River in Tahoe National Forest near Truckee, Nevada County, CA (not Nevada state), offers 25 established campsites—no dispersed…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Donner Campground
Prime
4.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Donner Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Alpine Meadows
Prime
4.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Alpine Meadows camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. Situated in a stunning natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Prosser Family Campground
Prime
5.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Prosser Family Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California, offering a range of amenities for campers. With stunning natural surroundings, this campground is…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Prosser
Prime
5.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Prosser camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of California. Situated in a picturesque setting, it offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Prosser Campground
Prime
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Prosser Campground is a popular camping area located in California. It boasts several amenities, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Prosser Ranch Group Campground
Prime
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Prosser Ranch Group Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Offering a serene and natural setting, it is an ideal destination for outdoor…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Silver Creek-Truckee
Prime
6.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Silver Creek-Truckee camping area is located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can enjoy…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Mt. Watson 73E
Prime
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Mt. Watson 73E camping area is a scenic campground located in the state of Nevada. Situated in a picturesque location, the campground offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Boca
Prime
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Boca campground in California is a picturesque spot located near the beautiful Boca Reservoir. The area is surrounded by picturesque views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Boca Campground
Prime
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Boca Campground, located in California, is a fantastic camping area with several amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. The campground offers a variety of amenities to make…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
iron throne campsite (2 tents)
Prime
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Iron Throne Campsite is a beautiful camping area located in California. This camping site offers two tents for campers to enjoy the outdoors. Amenities at the campground include…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
first campsite on the left (3-4 tents)
Prime
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Set in California’s serene forests, the first campsite on the left in the 3-4 tents area offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets; no hookups…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Truckee
The Truckee area has 85 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Truckee
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.