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Lakeside

Its 42 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Lakeside is a National Forest campground near Truckee, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Truckee, California

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Photo: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
50 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $20 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
42
Hookups
None
Max RV length
50 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

42 sites; 17 pull-through; the longest takes a 50 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
001 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 001
002 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 002
003 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 003
004 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 004
005 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 005
006 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 006
007 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book site 007
008 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 008
009 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book site 009
010 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book site 010
011 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 011
012 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 012
013 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 013
014 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 014
015 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 015
016 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 016
017 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 017
018 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 018
019 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 019
020 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 020
021 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book site 021
022 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 022
023 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 023
024 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book site 024
025 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 025
026 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book site 026
027 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 027
028 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book site 028
029 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 25 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book site 029
030 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 030
031 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 031
032 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 032
033 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 033
034 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 034
035 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 035
036 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 036
037 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book site 037
038 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 20 ft Pull-through Not on record No None Book site 038
039 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 039
040 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 040
041 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book site 041
042 AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE) Standard nonelectric 50 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 042

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,757 ft

39.3830, -120.1721 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lakeside?

Sites at Lakeside are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234117).

How much does it cost to camp at Lakeside?

Camping at Lakeside costs Single Site: $20 per night.

How many campsites does Lakeside have?

Lakeside has 42 campsites.

Does Lakeside have RV hookups?

No. Lakeside has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 50 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Lakeside?

Recreation.gov lists 17 pull-through sites at Lakeside.

Are dogs allowed at Lakeside?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lakeside.

Who manages Lakeside?

Lakeside is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lakeside

Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Lakeside, in straight-line miles: Kings Beach (swimming hole, 13 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 14 miles), Hunter Creek Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 18 miles), and Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Truckee and campgrounds in Nevada.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $20 per night
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