Cold Creek

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Tahoe National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest Fees: $16 per site $5 for extra vehicle Season: May 24 to October 14 Status: none Reservations: Reservations available online at www.recreation.gov up to six months in advance. Overview Cold Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, California. The facility location makes Cold Creek a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This is a small campground recommended for tent camping and small campers. Large RVs will not be able to make the turnaround exit at this facility. There are a couple of hike-in sites within this campground that share a small parking area toward the back of this facility. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Cold Creek offers rainbow trout fishing and swimming. Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail and Overlook Trail both begin at nearby Cottonwood Creek Campground. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire… Getting there: From Truckee, California, take Highway 80 north to Highway 89 approximately 20 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway. From Sierraville, head south on Highway 89 approximately 5 miles, the campground will be on the right side of the highway. Rules: Bears frequent the area; food should be kept in approved containers or completely hidden such as in the trunk of a car. No off-road vehicle use in the campground. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. No water available; bring your own supply or fill up at Cottonwood Creek Campground. Phone: (530) 994-3401 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232869 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov