Silver Creek-Truckee

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Tahoe National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest Fees: $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle Season: May 27 to October 10 Status: none Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov 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… Getting there: From Truckee, travel south on Highway 89 for about 8 miles. Campground is on the left. 6300 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161 Rules: No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds. Phone: (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232884 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USDA Forest Service, Recreation.gov