Granite Flat Campground

Truckee River

Lake Tahoe, California
Lake Tahoe, California

Granite Flat Campground

Truckee River


Granite Flat Campground

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Granite Flat Campground is located along the Truckee River, just 2 miles south of Truckee and 11 miles north of Lake Tahoe. While some sites have shade from mature conifers, others are in the open. Some sites overlook the Truckee River.

Of the 75 campsites at Granite Flat Campground, 7 are walk-in, tent-only sites. They are located separately at the south end of the campground along the river. Most campsites are available for reservations, but a few are kept for first-come, first-served visitors. Two campsites are doubles. The campground is in a forest of Jeffrey and lodgepole pine. With Granite Flat Campground's proximity to Highway 89, traffic noise is a consideration.

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Granite Flat Campground Basics
Granite Flat Campground Location: Highway 89, 11 miles north of Tahoe City, 2 miles south of Truckee
Elevation: 5,870 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Sacramento - 106 miles, 1:51
Number of Sites: 75
Camping Season: Open early May through mid-October
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 ($5 fee per night for un-towed 2nd vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by Tahoe National Forest
Truckee Ranger District: (530) 587-3558

Reservations at Granite Flat Campground
Reservations available: Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through September. At other times when the campground is open, campsites are first-come, first-served.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 23 feet
Accessible Sites: #13, 14, 23, 25, 26, 27, 44, 46, 54
Fees: $22 per night for single site
Reservations: Granite Flat Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Granite Flat Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, BBQ, fire ring, bear-proof food lockers; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, tap water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Granite Flat Campground: Visit nearby Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows. Drive down to Lake Tahoe for beaches, water sports, and restaurants. Visit historic Truckee. Raft or fish on the Truckee River. Bicycle on the paved bike trail leading to Tahoe.

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Attractions and Activities

Lake Tahoe and the beautiful Truckee River are wonderful places to visit. Campers at Granite Flat Campground have a wide variety of interesting destinations within a short drive of their campsites.

  • Visit Squaw Valley for summer fun at the Base Area or take the gondola up to High Camp.
  • Try rafting on the Truckee River with Truckee River Rafting.
  • Drive up to historic Truckee for restaurants, shopping, and more.
  • Tour the Vikingsholm Mansion. Sign up for an Emerald Bay boat cruise.
  • Enjoy the exhibits at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and the fascinating stream profile chamber.
  • Learn to waterski at High Sierra Waterski School at Homewood or Sunnyside Marina.
  • Rent bicycles, kayaks, and paddleboards at West Shore Sports at Homewood, Sunnyside, or Tahoma.
  • Tour nearby Tallac Historic Site.
  • Pack your camera and lunch and head up the Eagle Falls trail to beautiful mountain lakes.
  • Spread out on the sand on South Lake Tahoe beaches, or head to a casino in nearby Stateline, Nevada.
  • Rent paddleboards and kayaks at Tahoe City Kayak.
  • Rent a boat for a day on the water, or sign up for a lake tours.
  • Rent paddleboards and wend your way along the shoreline.
  • Try fishing from shore or a boat.
  • From Echo Lakes hike (or take their water taxi) across the lakes and into the Desolation Wilderness.
  • Take everyone to Heavenly Valley or Palisades Tahoe for a scenic gondola ride.

Key Granite Flat Campground Regulations

  1. To prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
  2. Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times.
  3. Avoid problems with bears by storing food and similar items in bear-proof lockers or canisters.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.