The Best Camping in Truckee
Looking for the best camping in Truckee? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Truckee. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Truckee
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Truckee, California
Jackass Spur Mountain Biking Trail
4.33 mi / 604 ft gainJackass Spur Mountain Biking Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Truckee, California.Read more -
Truckee, California
Split Rock Loop Trail
2.6 mi / 121 ft gainSplit Rock Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Truckee, California.Read more -
Tahoe Vista, California
Hike to the Martis Peak Fire Lookout
5.07.5 mi / 1700 ft gainThis hike leads to a 100 year old fire lookout near the summit of Martis Peak with incredible views of North Lake Tahoe. There are two options to get to the peak: Martis Peak Road - to get to this trailhead from Truckee, head south on Highway 267 for about 8 miles and look for a large pull off on...Read more -
Tahoe Vista, California
Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) Complete Loop
164.36 mi / 1358 ft gainTahoe Rim Trail (TRT) Complete Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near South Lake Tahoe, California.Read more -
Soda Springs, California
Hike to the Peter Benson Hut
5.011.6 mi / 1800 ft gainDrive to the top of Donner Summit via the Old Hwy 40 and park at the Donner Summit PCT trailhead, just past the Sugar Bowl Academy Building. Begin hiking up-hill through a somewhat forested area for about 2 miles. Shortly after you pass the trail sign for the Mt. Judah Loop, you will come to a sm...Read more -
Nevada County, California
PCT: CA Section L - Highway 80 to Highway 49
37.02 mi / 5036 ft gainPCT: CA Section L - Highway 80 to Highway 49 is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Soda Springs, California.Read more -
Soda Springs, California
White Rock Lake Via Pacific Crest Trail
23.45 mi / 3898 ft gainWhite Rock Lake Via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Soda Springs, California.Read more -
Soda Springs, California
Warren Lake Trail
13.67 mi / 3967 ft gainWarren Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Truckee, California.Read more -
Soda Springs, California
Backpack to Warren Lake
4.0The first 1.6 miles along the Pacifc Crest Trail is the same route to Summit Lake Trail. When you see the fork for Warren Lake and Summit Lake, head to the left. Although the Summit Lake trail looks easier, which it is, don't let that detour you. Start climbing up the 1,500ft incline then drop ba...Read more -
Truckee, California
Paradise Lake Trail
15.05 mi / 2618 ft gainParadise Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Truckee, California.Read more -
Alpine Meadows, California
Alpine Meadows to Squaw Valley
11.4 mi / 2562 ft gainAlpine Meadows to Squaw Valley is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Olympic Valley, California.Read more -
Soda Springs, California
Lola Montez Trail
6.33 mi / 981 ft gainLola Montez Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Soda Springs, California.Read more -
Tahoe City, California
Truckee River Trail
7.6 mi / 289 ft gainTruckee River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoe City, California.Read more -
Tahoe City, California
Ride Twin Peaks in Lake Tahoe's Backcountry
This trip is best done in two days with an approach day and then a descent day. Get started at the base of the Sherwood Chair on the backside of the Alpine ski area. Head up, outside of the ski area boundary toward the high ridge.Once on the ridge, you follow it south for a few miles until reachi...Read more -
Tahoe City, California
Camp at William Kent Campground
/ 6282 ft gainWilliam Kent Campground is a few miles south of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's western shore. Access to the lake is just a short walk from the campground. The campground provides bathrooms, campfire rings, a trash dump station, firewood vendor, grills, picnic tables, and food storage lockers. Pets ar...Read more