Granite Flat (California)
Tahoe National Forest
Granite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
The campground offers several single-family and a few double campsites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and bearproof food storage locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Seven campsites are walk-in tent sites with parking provided outside the campsite: #69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, and #75.
Please be aware that the following campsites are located adjacent to busy Highway 89 and more subject to motor vehicle noise: #7, #9, #11, #13, #15, #17, #19, #21, #23, #47, #49, #51, #53, #67, and #68.
Notifications and Alerts
Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival. Although this is a great feature, you are still responsible for ensuring all your vehicles fit within your driveway as we have extrememly limited overflow parking. Please double check the driveway length before booking your site to ensure that all your vehicles will fit properly.
Stage 3 fire restrictions are in place on the Tahoe National Forest beginning August 1, 2024. All campfires, smoking, shooting and charcoal BBQs are prohibited on Tahoe National Forest lands and recreation areas.
Under these restrictions, recreationists to the Tahoe National Forest are still welcome to use portable cooking stoves, propane campfires or lanterns with a shut-off valve that use liquefied, jellied, or bottled fuel.
Need to Know
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Bear locker dimensions are 28" tall x 47" wide x 36" deep. Please plan food storage containers accordingly.
- Off-highway vehicles must be trailered to and from designated OHV routes. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground
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- 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. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability).
One vehicle included with single site reservation and two vehicles included in double site reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
6 people maximum per single site and 12 people maximum per double site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River. A scenic forest of Jeffrey and lodgepole pine trees covers the area.
Nearby Attractions
Granite Flat is centrally located between the town of Truckee and Prosser, Boca and Stampede reservoirs to the north, as well as Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley to the south. A variety of outdoor recreational activities are available at each location.
Truckee, 1 mile 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 15 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.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout on the Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing on the river. The surrounding area offers numerous hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.
Contact Information
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10811 Stockrest Springs Road Truckee CA 96161
Physical
9500 River Road Truckee CA 96161
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Truckee, take Highway 89 south approx. 1 mile to the campground. 9500 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Available Campsites
- Site 038, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050/052, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032/033, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Walk To
- Site 028, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Walk To
- Site 019, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 069, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Walk To
- Site 008, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Walk To
- Site 046, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Walk To
- Site 012, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Host, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Walk To
- Site 048, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA GRANITE FLAT (CALIFORNIA), Type Standard Nonelectric
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