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.
Upcoming Availability
11 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Thu, Sep 10
None
available
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
22
sites
Mon, Sep 14
24
sites
Tue, Sep 15
24
sites
Wed, Sep 16
24
sites
Thu, Sep 17
23
sites
Fri, Sep 18
9
sites
Sat, Sep 19
9
sites
Sun, Sep 20
23
sites
Mon, Sep 21
26
sites
Tue, Sep 22
25
sites
Wed, Sep 23
25
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Silver Creek Campground is located on the Truckee River, off of Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City. The campground offers single-family sites, seven of which are designated for tent-camping only. The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River.
max Stay
14 days
max Concurrent Stay
3 campsite(s) held
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 008
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 027
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
15 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 010
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 019
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 015
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 013
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 006
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 024
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 028
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
15 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 014
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 022
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 020
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 026
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
15 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 023
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 007
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 011
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 017
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 025
AREA SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE
15 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Bear lockers dimensions are 48' wide x 28' deep x 35' tall. Please plan food storage containers accordingly.
Limited turnaround space restricts RVs longer than 24 feet
Off-highway vehicles must be trailered to and from designated OHV routes. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground
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Common questions
Is Silver Creek-Truckee available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Sep 13. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Silver Creek-Truckee?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
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