Granite Flat Campground

About this site

Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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. Additional Info: Operated by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for Tahoe National Forest. Offers single-family, double, and accessible campsites, plus seven walk-in tent sites (#69-75) with nearby parking. Vault toilets, drinking water, and bearproof food storage lockers provided. Pets allowed on leash. No hookups or showers. Direct river access for fishing, swimming, and tubing. Camp host available. Firewood for sale on busy weekends.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

65 feet

Contact

• (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232883

Location

39.299167, -120.203611